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Alex Cole-Hamilton

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#104
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6,150
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Leader, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Role
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2,428
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1,861
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Total Engagement
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19,229 followers

Data last refreshed: April 17, 2026

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20 posts

Scotland has so much going for it, but right now under the SNP, it feels like our country simply isn’t working. Scotland needs change with fairness at its heart. On 7 May you can vote for it by b...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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I'm very happy to have the support of my good friend Kira Rudik. I have tried to do everything I can to support Ukraine's vital efforts to hold back Russian aggression from the rest of Europe, bec...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Ukraine Russia Diplomacy Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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We will review the functions of the assessors, as part of the wider plan to reform business rates that’s coming in our manifesto this week.

Economic Policy & Budget Taxation Business Regulation Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Scotland needs change with fairness at its heart. On 7 May you can vote for it by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the peach-coloured regional ballot. https://t.co/7V3lwZNbB0

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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Ferries launched with painted on windows. Mass disruption with ferries out of action over Easter. An inadequate compensation scheme. Communities that rely on ferries, like Argyll and Bute, have ...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Scotland SNP Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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But wherever you live, a vote for the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the peach-coloured regional ballot on 7 May will deliver change with fairness at its heart. https://t.co/um6aCDLQZx

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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Scottish Liberal Democrats are aiming to beat the SNP all over Scotland. Right across the Highlands, in Argyll and Bute, in Strathkelvin and Bearsden and in Edinburgh Northern only a vote for the ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Political Strategy Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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We used to have one of the best education systems in the world, but under the SNP it is now just average. We will repair Scotland’s colleges and vocational skills system, and safeguard the future ...

Education & Skills Further Education Skills & Training Universities Scotland Apr 11, 2026 View on X
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Scottish Liberal Democrats want to get Scotland moving again 🏎️ Wherever you live, you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-coloured regional ballot who will fight for change with fairnes...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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It has been 19 years since the SNP came to power with big promises of smooth shiny roads. People are fed up of waiting. It’s time to fix the damn roads and get Scotland moving again. That’s what...

Transport & Infrastructure Roads & Motorways Potholes Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Sanne would make a fantastic MSP for Edinburgh Northern. It's a two horse race between the SNP and the Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh Northern, the only way to stop the SNP there is to back Sanne ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Scottish Liberal Democrats are the party of local healthcare. We are focused on improving access to healthcare and rejuvenating local facilities, like Raigmore in Inverness. https://t.co/N1YGXbsYmb

Health & Social Care Hospital Capacity Regional Investment Scotland Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Liberal Democrats are up for the fight at this election 💪 In 10 constituencies we are on the verge of beating the SNP, but wherever you live you can elect a Liberal Democrat MSP on the peach-colou...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland SNP Political Strategy Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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I repeatedly asked for Parliament to be recalled so ministers could give a proper response to the ferry crisis. Unfortunately, coastal and island communities do not matter to the SNP so minsters s...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Scotland SNP Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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It is a scandal that Margaret MacGill was stuck in hospital for a year. She was well enough to go home, but unable to do so without a care package. I raised this repeatedly with the First Ministe...

Health & Social Care Social Care Hospital Capacity Scotland Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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It was great to meet Margaret MacGill in Wick this morning. Margaret was stuck in hospital for over a year because of a lack of carers locally. I raised her case with the FM repeatedly, but the f...

Health & Social Care Social Care Hospital Capacity Scotland Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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There is a Lib Dem wave coming in May and we can wash away the SNP 🏄 No matter where you live you can get on board by backing the Scottish Liberal Democrats on the peach-coloured regional ballot. ...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Liberal Democrats SNP Political Strategy Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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I probably knock on more doors than any other party leader in Scotland. That's because Lib Dems understanding what people in our communities think really matters to us. By electing a Liberal Demo...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland Political Strategy Apr 06, 2026 View on X
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Lord Offord we are gaining on you. #libdemsurge

Party Politics & Leadership Liberal Democrats Polls & Surveys Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Scottish Liberal Democrats are really enjoying injecting a bit of colour into this campaign, with a positive vision of change with fairness at its heart. Wherever you live, you can vote for that v...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Liberal Democrats Scotland Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

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

Content Categories

Public Engagement & Campaigning 36
Health & Social Care 17
Economic Policy & Budget 10
Party Politics & Leadership 8
Personal & Human Interest 6

Topics & Themes

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Posts
277
Alex: 170 ↓
Likes
662,573
Alex: 4,221 ↓
Comments
62,609
Alex: 1,935 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.6
Alex: 24.8 ↓
Avg Comments
189.9
Alex: 11.4 ↓
Score
787,792
Alex: 8,091 ↓
Posts/Week
13.1
Alex: 7.8 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Alex: 231 ↑
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