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Alistair Carns

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64,198

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Minister for the Armed Forces

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135

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44,548

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9,825

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54,373

Total Engagement

403

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12.3

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16,282 followers

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To all those Service personnel out there keeping us safe…we salute you! 🫡🫡 https://t.co/z5qpnq2d4N

Defence & National Security Mar 22, 2026 View on X

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My mum is a legend. She kept me on the straight and narrow — no small task — and I still don’t know how my mum managed to raise five of us on her own (check out these five full grown champions⬇️). ...

Personal & Human Interest Mar 22, 2026 View on X

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Part 2 Criticised for showcasing local work? I’ll take that. Shining a light on the people who keep our community going is part of the job. Heroes Pull ups optional… https://t.co/51MiwL8uuI

Constituency & Local Issues Mar 21, 2026 View on X

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This seems to have annoyed people…so I will post it again….to the Fire and Rescue Services that go above and beyond to keep our communities safe…you are our every day heroes. I salute you..🫡🫡🫡 http...

Personal & Human Interest Mar 21, 2026 View on X

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Good morning world Morning time = Gym time Shake out before work https://t.co/5BEycq66b6

Personal & Human Interest Mar 21, 2026 View on X

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RIP Chuck Norris https://t.co/2i8afbAoHK

Personal & Human Interest Mar 20, 2026 View on X

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Eid Mubarak to everyone in Selly Oak and across the country. Wishing you a day filled with peace, joy, and happiness!

Personal & Human Interest Mar 20, 2026 View on X

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The Silent Service I recently visited HM Naval Base Clyde to meet the sailors, submariners, engineers and civilian staff who keep our continuous at sea deterrent running. It was great to be back…I ...

Defence & National Security Mar 19, 2026 View on X

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Where you grow up shapes who you become. I was raised in Aberdeen and educated in a state school - an experience that grounded me early in the value of hard work, resilience and community. Growin...

Personal & Human Interest Mar 19, 2026 View on X

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We will not apologise for protecting British Nationals. Our brave men and woman are doing an amazing job! https://t.co/ngBqGlVF5d

Defence & National Security Mar 17, 2026 View on X

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What would our communities look like without independent businesses? Great to visit @atticbrewc in Stirchley and see firsthand the passion and hard work that goes into running a successful local b...

Constituency & Local Issues Mar 16, 2026 View on X

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Can creativity help us think differently about public health? That’s the idea behind the What Are The Odds? exhibition at the Library of Birmingham, curated by the @ikongallery with @BhamCityCoun...

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Keeping our communities safe requires cooperation and open dialogue. I recently met with the Acting Chief Constable of @WMPolice to discuss how the force is responding to recent events and the ste...

Crime, Justice & Policing Mar 12, 2026 View on X

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The UK served on the frontline in Afghanistan and often way beyond it! https://t.co/rC3oejqvQa

Defence & National Security Jan 23, 2026 View on X

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The very reason that you have the right to protest is because this great man stood up against tyranny and Nazism. His leadership provided you the freedom and the security to object and to stand up ...

Culture, Media & Sport Feb 27, 2026 View on X

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Keir Starmer has spent his career serving our country. Being the Prime Minister is the hardest job in politics - there are no easy days but our country needs stability. Integrity, duty and resilie...

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 09, 2026 View on X

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After my comments in Parliament about the Royal Marines I found this on my desk…some good military banter! https://t.co/VB61YIBakR

Memes, Humour & Casual Jan 08, 2026 View on X

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ON THE FRONTLINE (viewer discretion advised) Here’s a small snapshot of what it’s like to be on the frontline in Afghanistan. (*that’s me on the roof directing fire and calling in the apache gun...

Defence & National Security Jan 23, 2026 View on X

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Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in Selly Oak and across the UK. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.

Personal & Human Interest Feb 17, 2026 View on X

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I am currently on Reservist training. Here in Norway with the Royal Marine Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron. Dusting off some old skills and drills in the Arctic Circle. It’s -18C but still...

Defence & National Security Feb 02, 2026 View on X

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A quiet beverage on a Sunday afternoon. #supportyourlocal https://t.co/KJE363JoAO

Personal & Human Interest Feb 08, 2026 View on X

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At a time when there is war in Europe and in the Middle East do we genuinely believe that this man can be trusted with our national security? #deluded https://t.co/y6Oiu7PuB8

Defence & National Security Mar 10, 2026 View on X

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The professionalism of our RAF is remarkable….good work…keep it going. https://t.co/fuYlp3lAa7

Defence & National Security Mar 01, 2026 View on X

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Keir Starmer has spent his career serving our country. Being the Prime Minister is the hardest job in politics - there are no easy days but our country needs stability. Integrity, duty and resilie...

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 09, 2026 View on X

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The UK served on the frontline in Afghanistan and often way beyond it! https://t.co/rC3oejqvQa

Defence & National Security Jan 23, 2026 View on X

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Free breakfast clubs. 30 hours childcare. Scrapping the two-child limit. Labour is delivering for families in Selly Oak and the nation.

Policy Announcements & Government Action Jan 19, 2026 View on X

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Last night, I backed plans to widen access to free school meals for children in Selly Oak. No child should go hungry - tackling child poverty must always be a priority.

Education & Skills Mar 10, 2026 View on X

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At a time when there is war in Europe and in the Middle East do we genuinely believe that this man can be trusted with our national security? #deluded https://t.co/y6Oiu7PuB8

Defence & National Security Mar 10, 2026 View on X

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DONALD J TRUMP. Team Work makes the Dream Work. Now can we get on with making the world a better place…as Allies and Partners🫡🫡🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/UkqXow04X9

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Jan 24, 2026 View on X

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Culture, Media & Sport Feb 27, 2026 View on X

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I'm really proud to have voted for the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill yesterday. A huge step toward helping 450,000 kids out of poverty. No child should grow up without the su...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Feb 24, 2026 View on X

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The professionalism of our RAF is remarkable….good work…keep it going. https://t.co/fuYlp3lAa7

Defence & National Security Mar 01, 2026 View on X

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Our country has always stood up in the face of tyranny. This isn’t about politics. This comes down to having the courage to make the right decision. https://t.co/RRmtY70CtX

Defence & National Security Jan 10, 2026 View on X

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Rank History

May 2026

-2 #73

Apr 2026

-3 #71

Mar 2026

-2 #68

Feb 2026

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Jan 2026

+20 #62

Dec 2025

+2 #82

Nov 2025

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Content Categories

Defence & National Security 36

Personal & Human Interest 17

N/A 15

Policy Announcements & Government Action 12

Constituency & Local Issues 11

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

324

Alistair: 245 ↓

Likes

759,109

Alistair: 154,978 ↓

Comments

70,589

Alistair: 14,290 ↓

Avg Likes

1,178.7

Alistair: 632.6 ↓

Avg Comments

179.8

Alistair: 58.3 ↓

Score

900,287

Alistair: 183,558 ↓

Posts/Week

13.7

Alistair: 12.3 ↓

Avg Post Length

221 chars

Alistair: 266 ↑