The most frequently discussed topic was the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s consultation on ‘growing up in the online world’. The post with the highest engagement was from Keir Starmer, whose call for the Champions League final to be made free to watch received over 4.4 million views.
Three Major Themes
- Broadcasting Rights: Keir Starmer urged TNT Sports to make the upcoming Champions League final free to watch, stating that “hardworking people shouldn’t have to fork out for a subscription to watch this match.”
- Online Safety: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, along with Liz Kendall, promoted a national consultation on ‘growing up in the online world’, encouraging the public to share their views before its deadline.
- Defence and Veterans: John Healey highlighted the UK’s ‘NATO first’ commitment with troops in Estonia, while the Wales Office announced that grants are available for the VALOUR network to support Armed Forces veterans.
Heidi Alexander MP mentioned she had a chat about taking another “big step towards building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.” The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology reminded the public they were “this close” to the social media consultation deadline. From Estonia, John Healey MP posted about troops defending “@NATO’s Eastern flank,” describing it as Britain’s ‘NATO first’ commitment in action. Separately, the Wales Office reported that the Welsh Secretary visited a community project to learn how the VALOUR programme is supporting veterans. Emma Reynolds announced that the second Farming and Food Partnership Board meeting had identified how to unlock planning barriers for farmers and map out sector growth plans. Defra UK provided its Chief Scientist’s “top tips” for swimming during the bank holiday.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology promoted its consultation on growing up in the online world, noting that AI & Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan met parents, young people & youth workers in Edinburgh to hear their experiences. The department also posted a link for the public to “have your say.” Liz Kendall stated it was “great to see so many sharing their views” and that there was still time to contribute. Separately, Wes Streeting posted about a “@YoungLabourUK campaign day” in Makerfield.
Keir Starmer stated that for the first time since the competition began, “fans won’t be able to watch the Champions League final for free.” He described this as “not right” and urged TNT Sports to reconsider and “make the final next Saturday free to watch.”
Outlook / Emerging Trends
Keir Starmer called on TNT Sports to make the Champions League final, scheduled for “next Saturday”, free to watch. Other posts noted that there is “still time” for the public to contribute to the national consultation on social media and growing up in the online world.
