The most frequently discussed topic was the closure of asylum hotels. The post with the highest engagement was from the Home Office regarding the reduction in asylum hotels, which received 634,942 views.
Three Major Themes
- Asylum Accommodation: The Home Office and Rt. Hon. Anna Turley MP stated that the government is ending the use of asylum hotels and returning them to local communities.
- Defence Cooperation: The Ministry of Defence announced a partnership between UK and Australian industry to work on advanced radar systems.
- Solar Eclipse Safety: Jo Stevens posted about a partial solar eclipse visible in Cardiff East and shared official advice on viewing it safely.
Douglas Alexander shared “One of the great sights” of a Scottish summer. The Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade stated they are investing £22m to help scientists develop “the next generation of life-saving treatments”. Jo Stevens shared a post about Ma’a Nonu “doing the haka on his own”. The Home Office stated fewer than 160 asylum hotels remain and all are set to close by “2029”. Jo Stevens shared a post about a 7.4 earthquake in “western Colombia”. Rt. Hon. Anna Turley MP shared posts from the Home Office noting that “13 more asylum hotels have closed” and fewer than 160 “now remain in use”. Jonathan Reynolds stated July was “busy” across his constituency. The Ministry of Defence stated that Luke Pollard is travelling to “strengthen our defence ties” and shared a link about boosting “radar technology and industry cooperation”. Bridget Phillipson shared a post stating Labour will give local communities a “stronger say” over their high streets and stated that challenging misogyny “must be at the forefront” of public consciousness. The Home Office stated a mobile surrender van will head to 24 boroughs “Throughout August”. Darren Jones MP stated he met with Ellen and Stewart to hear about the “incredible work” at a local foodbank. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero shared an article about thousands getting money off bills for “living near pylons”.
The Ministry of Defence stated the “illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing”. Rt. Hon. Anna Turley MP stated they are “ending the use of asylum hotels for good”. Jo Stevens stated a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Cardiff East and advised checking “official advice before viewing”. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero shared a post stating pylons are a “vital part of our energy system”. The Department of Health and Social Care shared advice on how to “stay safe in the hot weather”. Defra UK stated the UK-EU SPS Agreement will make trading goods “easier, cheaper and more predictable”. The Department for Education advised students to speak to a “National Careers Service adviser”. Douglas Alexander stated Scotland gains strength from the “pooling and sharing of resources”.
Jo Stevens shared a view of the eclipse from her office on “Albany Road”. Wes Streeting shared a post about the North Atlantic Council discussing airspace violations in “#Poland 🇵🇱 & #Romania 🇷🇴”.
Outlook / Emerging Trends
The Home Office stated that all remaining asylum hotels are set to close “by 2029”. Additionally, the Home Office announced that a mobile surrender van will visit 24 boroughs “Throughout August”.
