The most prominent topic was international relations, with multiple posts covering engagements with China, Guyana, and Russia. The post with the highest engagement was from Keir Starmer, detailing his meeting with President Xi in Beijing, which received over 1.1 million views.
Three Major Themes
- International Relations: Keir Starmer met with President Xi in Beijing to affirm a “shared commitment to building a long-term and strategic partnership”. Separately, David Lammy hosted the President of Guyana and announced the UK is a “new signatories to the Global Biodiversity Alliance”. Additionally, John Healey stated the UK is “stepping up action to disrupt and deter the Russian shadow fleet”.
- Crime and Policing: Shabana Mahmood stated that “Knife crime and murder are going down” and announced a plan for “putting 13,000 more neighbourhood officers on the beat” to cut crime and protect communities.
- Health and Education: Wes Streeting announced “£5.1m for the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance” to address care disparities. Separately, Bridget Phillipson stated a policy of “prioritising internal exclusions” for school pupils to ensure they keep up with their education.
The House of Lords announced its schedule, which included items on the UK-EU customs union and the English Devolution Bill. Keir Starmer reported he met with President Xi in Beijing, where they affirmed a “shared commitment to building a long-term and strategic partnership”. Darren Jones announced he was awarded Labour MP of the Year by the Patchwork Foundation. On education, Bridget Phillipson stated a preference for “prioritising internal exclusions” for pupils. Wes Streeting announced “£5.1m for the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance” as part of a £200m investment. John Healey stated that the UK is “stepping up action to disrupt and deter the Russian shadow fleet”.
Bridget Phillipson shared a link from the Education Hub blog about how school suspensions can help tackle behaviour. Shabana Mahmood stated that “Knife crime and murder are going down” and that Labour is putting 13,000 more neighbourhood officers on the beat. Jo Stevens stated a future Labour government “will help families understand what they are paying for” regarding veterinary care for pets.
Anna Turley called on Nigel Farage to suspend a Reform UK candidate for comments made about the new Archbishop of Canterbury. James Murray reported touring Leeds South Bank, which is “set to deliver up to 13,000 new homes”. Bridget Phillipson posted from a campaign session in Gorton & Denton, stating that “The only way of keeping Reform UK out is by voting Labour”. David Lammy stated it was an honour to host “President Ali of Guyana in London” and confirmed the UK as new signatories to the Global Biodiversity Alliance.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
Shabana Mahmood stated a plan for “putting 13,000 more neighbourhood officers on the beat”. John Healey confirmed, “We will continue to call out Putin’s threats to us” and are stepping up action against Russia. Jo Stevens announced a future Labour government “will help families” with veterinary costs. Keir Starmer said that as Prime Minister, he “will always deliver in the interest of the British people”. Separately, James Murray noted a housing development in Leeds “is set to deliver up to 13,000 new homes”.
