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Alex Cole-Hamilton

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#104
X Rank
9,224
Score
Leader, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Role
144
Posts
3,680
Likes
2,772
Comments
26
Avg Likes
19
Avg Comments
6,452
Total Engagement
45
Engagement Rate
8.6
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
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19,333 followers

Data last refreshed: June 02, 2026

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20 posts

I used my 1st appearance at First Minister's Questions this session to ask the FM about the state of our ferries. Last week, technology of the 19th century came to the rescue of passengers of the...

Transport & Infrastructure Scotland Public Transport May 28, 2026 View on X
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This decision to water down sanctions on Russia is an utter betrayal of the fighting men and women of Ukraine. Their brave fighters are making huge sacrifices every day and civilians are facing ae...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Sanctions Ukraine Russia Diplomacy May 20, 2026 View on X
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats are back. Our new group of 10 MSPs are ready and raring to get to work in the new Parliament. https://t.co/sEm3S9UgCM

Party Politics & Leadership Liberal Democrats Scotland May 11, 2026 View on X
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No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot. Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver change wi...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats May 07, 2026 View on X
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Use your peach-coloured regional ballot today to elect a hard working local Lib Dem MSP who will fight for you and your community. https://t.co/fxTi7ZtL8l

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats May 07, 2026 View on X
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We can beat the SNP in 10 constituencies and deprive John Swinney of the majority he craves. But wherever you are, you can elect a hard working local Lib Dem MSP who will fight for you and your co...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Political Strategy May 06, 2026 View on X
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I've been focussed on the peaches while campaigning at this election, it's even taking over my listening habits! That's because every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the peach ballot wi...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland Political Strategy May 06, 2026 View on X
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At the start of this campaign I visited Margaret MacGill, who had been stuck in hospital for over a year despite being well enough to go home. John Swinney should apologise to every one of the 2,0...

Health & Social Care Social Care Hospital Capacity Scotland May 05, 2026 View on X
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We can beat the SNP in seats right across the Highlands and deprive John Swinney of the majority he craves. But wherever you are, you can elect a hard working local Lib Dem MSP who will fight for ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP May 04, 2026 View on X
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In our 10 target constituencies we are on the verge of beating the SNP, but wherever you live you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on your peach-coloured regional ballot. Scotland deserves better ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Political Strategy May 04, 2026 View on X
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The SNP's abject failure to provide proper care at home or in the community is leaving 2,000 patients stuck in hospital on a typical night. It’s why A&E departments are struggling to move peop...

Health & Social Care Social Care Hospital Capacity Ambulance & A&E May 03, 2026 View on X
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We need to ramp up our industrial base and get serious about Scotland’s defences. The world has become a more dangerous place, but if handled correctly, this can be an opportunity for Scottish job...

Defence & National Security Industrial Strategy Defence Procurement Military Spending Scotland Regional Investment May 02, 2026 View on X
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Seats across Scotland, and especially in the Highlands are swinging away from the SNP and to the Lib Dems. But no matter where you live, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Political Strategy May 01, 2026 View on X
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No matter where you are in Scotland, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot on 7 May. Every vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on that ballot will deliver ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats Apr 30, 2026 View on X
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The SNP's ferries fiasco has turned Scotland into an international laughing stock 👇 https://t.co/MYL9F0tia3

Transport & Infrastructure SNP Scotland Public Transport Apr 28, 2026 View on X
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Nigel Farage described the ban on handguns brought in following the Dunblane school shooting as "ludicrous" and a "kneejerk reaction". This is the man Lord Offord wants to put into Downing Street....

Party Politics & Leadership Reform UK Conservative Party Leadership Apr 28, 2026 View on X
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It was great to have the chance to chat with @gradowrestling earlier in the campaign, especially about my journey to Ukraine to donate ambulances last year 👇 https://t.co/Zpc5eAt2sx

Personal & Human Interest Ukraine Ambulance & A&E Development Aid Apr 28, 2026 View on X
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People are so tired and frustrated with the ferries fiasco. Islanders tell me about missing medical appointments, holidaymakers cancelling, empty shelves in shops and businesses not receiving esse...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Freight & Logistics Scotland SNP Apr 28, 2026 View on X
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You can watch the whole interview here: https://t.co/8FMtQYMDYL

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What's a Lib Dem's favourite fruit? Peaches! 🍑 That's because wherever you live you can use your peach ballot to elect a hard-working Liberal Democrat MSP who fill fight for you and your community...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland Apr 27, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#104
May 2026
-1 #104
Apr 2026
+3 #103
Mar 2026
+1 #106
Feb 2026
-10 #107
Jan 2026
-2 #97
Dec 2025
-9 #95
Nov 2025
#86

Content Categories

Public Engagement & Campaigning 53
Health & Social Care 20
Party Politics & Leadership 12
Economic Policy & Budget 10
Transport & Infrastructure 9

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Posts
389
Alex: 242 ↓
Likes
945,164
Alex: 8,106 ↓
Comments
86,667
Alex: 2,951 ↓
Avg Likes
1,195.8
Alex: 33.5 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
Alex: 12.2 ↓
Score
1,118,498
Alex: 14,008 ↓
Posts/Week
14.0
Alex: 8.6 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Alex: 234 ↑
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