The most prominent topic was the launch of the ‘Warm Homes Plan’ and broad cost of living measures, with multiple departments coordinating on energy and housing announcements. The post with the highest engagement was by Rachel Reeves, which received over 195,000 views and outlined the government’s focus on cutting the cost of living through energy bill reductions and wage increases.
Three Major Themes
- Energy and Cost of Living: Ed Miliband announced the Warm Homes Plan to lift families out of fuel poverty, while Rachel Reeves confirmed taking £150 off energy bills and freezing rail fares.
- Housing and Leaseholder Rights: Angela Rayner stated that leaseholders are seeing their living standards crushed by ground rent rises, and Steve Reed stated the government will bring back the dream of home ownership.
- International Trade and Investment: David Lammy discussed a new Economic Growth Partnership with Indonesia, and Peter Kyle stated at Davos that Britain is the best place in the world to invest.
Steve Reed stated that the Tories “buried the dream of home ownership” and promised to bring it back. Angela Rayner noted that “Leaseholders are seeing their living standards crushed” by ground rent rises. The Department of Health and Social Care highlighted that Leeds Hospitals Cancer Centre is “using AI to speed up cancer treatment”. Darren Jones announced that the government is “cutting bureaucracy”. The Wales Office announced new “clean energy projects” off the coast. David Lammy met President Prabowo to discuss a “new Economic Growth Partnership”.
Ed Miliband published the “Warm Homes Plan”, calling it the biggest investment in home upgrades in history to lift “up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty”. Rachel Reeves stated the government is “taking £150 off energy bills” and freezing rail fares. Peter Kyle stated at Davos that “Britain is the best place in the world to invest”. The Northern Ireland Office announced a move to “restore the legal rights of victims” by removing immunity provisions. The Cabinet Office reminded the public that the Infected Blood consultation is “CLOSING TOMORROW”.
Rachel Reeves stated that while others push up trade barriers, “we’re bringing them down”. Darren Jones stated that the government “will not be cowed” by a volatile world. The Department for Work and Pensions reported on discussions regarding supporting young people into jobs with the Japanese Ambassador.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
Ed Miliband stated that “From this year, new build homes will come with solar by default”. The Cabinet Office confirmed the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme consultation is “CLOSING TOMORROW” (22 January). The House of Lords stated their schedule “from 3pm includes” debates on the Sentencing Bill and Holocaust Memorial Bill.
