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Andy McDonald

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#74
X Rank
93,036
Score
Labour MP (prominent)
Role
423
Posts
55,678
Likes
18,679
Comments
132
Avg Likes
44
Avg Comments
74,357
Total Engagement
176
Engagement Rate
11.1
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
65,540 followers

Data last refreshed: August 07, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

A Charity Commission investigation into support for illegal Israeli settlements by UK charities is welcome. I will continue to press for tougher sanctions to prevent any financial support reaching...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Sanctions Voluntary Sector Aug 06, 2026 View on X
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data as of 7 Aug 2026, 07:09 BST

I'm hiring! I'm recruiting a new Senior Communications Officer, based in my constituency office. For more details - and to apply - see here ➡️ https://t.co/GzjNT11DAr https://t.co/xy6BDXnZWL

Constituency & Local Issues Broadcasting & Media Aug 05, 2026 View on X
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It's welcome to see Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke say the “only option” that he is willing to lobby for is the bridge being fully operational and the gondola working once again. I have raised th...

Transport & Infrastructure Capital Projects Public Transport Regional Investment Aug 05, 2026 View on X
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Labour is changing the railcard rules so 18-year-olds can get half-price train tickets. With ÂŁ2 bus fares and kids going free on them this summer, we are providing families with the little bit of ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Rail Buses Public Transport Cost of Living Aug 05, 2026 View on X
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Andy Burnham backs a National Care Service and brings forward the Casey Review into adult social to report next year. #NationalCareService https://t.co/G1OjbnH5ST

Health & Social Care Social Care Jul 29, 2026 View on X
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Andy Burnham backs the Fair Pay Agreement for the social care workforce. He calls it a massive building block in establishing a National Care Service. #NationalCareService https://t.co/hzMCIQrQBW

Health & Social Care Social Care Wages & Pay Jul 29, 2026 View on X
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I welcome Andy Burnham's commitment to accelerate the delivery of a National Care Service by bringing forward the Casey Review. And right that he recognises the role of migrants in the care workf...

Health & Social Care Social Care Wages & Pay Health Workers Net Migration Jul 29, 2026 View on X
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data as of 3 Aug 2026, 07:10 BST

A powerful and persuasive case by @RLong_Bailey for fundamental changes to our care system and the tax changes needed to fund it.

Health & Social Care Social Care Taxation Jul 28, 2026 View on X
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Better technical training and routes into work are vital for young people. Local authorities, employers and colleges work well together. Lets build on that with reindustrialisation, procurement ...

Education & Skills Skills & Training Industrial Strategy Levelling Up Jul 28, 2026 View on X
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Jess Barnard, Gemma Bolton and Yasmine Dar have always represented Labour members interests and been a positive voice for the left. Vote to re-elect @JessicaLBarnard @gembolton and @Yasmine_Dar to...

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Political Strategy Jul 27, 2026 View on X
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I'm hiring! I'm recruiting a new Senior Communications Officer, based in my constituency office. For more details - and to apply - see here ➡️ https://t.co/1ZxbGMPDLn https://t.co/97JmYHsAqG

Constituency & Local Issues N/A Jul 23, 2026 View on X
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Whether it's speaking in the Commons on policy matters or working with some of the fantastic organisations we have locally, I give regular video updates on everything I think worthy of highlighting...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Broadcasting & Media Voluntary Sector Jul 23, 2026 View on X
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Pubs, clubs and live music venues provide so much to our towns and cities including a sense of community and cultural enrichment. This is really positive news for those venues in Middlesbrough &am...

Constituency & Local Issues Arts & Culture Small Business Jul 23, 2026 View on X
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'No one should be priced out' of good transport links - @andyburnham https://t.co/8hopf1KZjY

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Cost of Living Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Mbro Railway Station is many people's first impression of our town. For some time I've been working with partners in rail to deliver multi-million pound improvements to the station. The next step...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Capital Projects Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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Andy Burnham's govt will reduce the bus fare cap - including routes on Teesside - to ÂŁ2. This will help people get to work, college, medical appointments, to the shops and to socialise. This is a...

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Cost of Living Jul 22, 2026 View on X
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The new Southlands delivered by @MFCFoundation and @MbroCouncil is going to be a true community asset that will bring huge benefits to East Middlesbrough and all of Teesside. It is an honour to h...

Constituency & Local Issues Regional Investment Capital Projects Voluntary Sector Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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This is fantastic news! I'll share more from the official opening very shortly!

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Andy Burnham is quick off the mark. It’s a recognition of the cost of living pressures that need to be tackled. https://t.co/Gt4yxZnNxK

Economic Policy & Budget Cost of Living Jul 21, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Aug 2026
-1 #74
Jul 2026
-1 #73
Jun 2026
+2 #72
May 2026
#74
Apr 2026
-3 #74
Mar 2026
-2 #71
Feb 2026
+8 #69
Jan 2026
-3 #77
Dec 2025
-4 #74
Nov 2025
#70

Content Categories

Party Politics & Leadership 52
Constituency & Local Issues 51
Legislative & Parliamentary Activity 44
Policy Announcements & Government Action 38
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 33

Topics & Themes

Labour Party Wages & Pay Cost of Living Regional Investment Business Regulation Leadership Public Spending Human Rights Abroad Rail Middle East Political Strategy Public Transport Social Care Levelling Up Lobbying & Transparency Industrial Strategy Backbench Pressure Disability Support Diplomacy Sport

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
542
Andy: 423 ↓
Likes
1,393,898
Andy: 55,678 ↓
Comments
120,842
Andy: 18,679 ↓
Avg Likes
1,216.4
Andy: 131.6 ↓
Avg Comments
182.3
Andy: 44.2 ↓
Score
1,635,582
Andy: 93,036 ↓
Posts/Week
14.6
Andy: 11.1 ↓
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Andy: 233 ↑
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