The most frequent topic was well wishes for Ramadan, with several senior politicians and government departments posting messages. The post with the highest engagement was from Keir Starmer, whose Ramadan message received over 1.7 million views.
Three Major Themes
- Seasonal Greetings: Senior Labour figures including Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, and Shabana Mahmood, alongside government bodies like the Foreign Office and Home Office, issued public messages wishing Muslim communities a blessed Ramadan. Separately, greetings were extended for the Lunar New Year.
- Criticism of Reform UK: Ed Miliband criticised what he termed Reform’s “energy surrender plan,” stating it would harm energy security and cost jobs. Separately, Wes Streeting noted that Nigel Farage’s announced Shadow Cabinet has “no Health Secretary.”
- Economic Investment in Wales: The Wales Office announced a new £11 million Transition Board fund is open for applications related to Tata Steel. Additionally, Jo Stevens stated she was on her way to Port Talbot to launch the “Economic Growth and Investment Fund” with Tata Steel UK.
The Wales Office announced that a new £11 million Transition Board fund is now open for applications for local business owners. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport stated that this year’s COVID-19 Day of Reflection takes place on 8th of March. Jo Stevens stated she was on her way to Port Talbot to launch the @UKLabour Government and @TataSteelUK Economic Growth and Investment Fund. The Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office wished a Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating. Emma Reynolds posted about meeting farmers from across Buckinghamshire, stating that Labour is “backing British farming” and that roundtables are “building real partnership with the sector.”
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office shared the latest episode of The Diplomat Diaries. Ed Miliband stated that “Reform’s energy surrender plan would sell out our energy security” and that Richard Tice is an “avowed climate sceptic.” Wes Streeting noted that “Farage has announced his Shadow Cabinet, with no Health Secretary.” Angela Rayner and Jo Stevens wished a “peaceful and blessed Ramadan” to those celebrating. Separately, Ed Miliband announced an agreement with the Governor of California, describing it as a “shared recognition the challenges and the opportunities that climate action brings.”
Keir Starmer wished Muslim communities a “peaceful and blessed holy month of Ramadan.” Shabana Mahmood, the Foreign Office, and Jo Stevens also extended Ramadan Mubarak wishes and greetings for the Lunar New Year. Yvette Cooper paid tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, calling him a “titan of the US civil rights movement.” Lisa Nandy described the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under their own flags as “completely the wrong decision” and stated the committee “should reconsider this decision urgently.” Wes Streeting posted about Shrove Tuesday.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that this year’s COVID-19 Day of Reflection takes place on 8th of March. The Wales Office stated that a new £11 million Transition Board fund is now open for applications. Emma Reynolds stated that conversations with farmers “will help shape our actions to remove barriers, unlock investment and create a food system that supports long‑term planning and growth.”
