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Andy McDonald

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#73
X Rank
89,487
Score
Labour MP (prominent)
Role
395
Posts
54,949
Likes
17,269
Comments
139
Avg Likes
44
Avg Comments
72,218
Total Engagement
183
Engagement Rate
11.3
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Daily
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65,615 followers

Data last refreshed: July 17, 2026

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20 posts

Care workers to be represented in Fair Pay Agreements https://t.co/YTyNCfETRx

Health & Social Care Wages & Pay Social Care Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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Adult social care staff deserve better. I welcome news the new Negotiating Body and Fair Pay Agreement will soon be in place - thanks to the Employment Rights Act. Let's make it a success and ex...

Health & Social Care Social Care Wages & Pay Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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As I said in the House of Commons just recently - this is deeply personal for us on Teesside where steel built towns, livelihoods and identities from the early 19th Century onwards. 👇 https://t.co...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Industrial Strategy Regional Investment Levelling Up Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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I welcome British Steel returning to public ownership. Labour is securing steel jobs and UK manufacturing. The Tories sold off British Steel. Labour is bringing it back. https://t.co/TPTdsPbclU

Policy Announcements & Government Action Industrial Strategy Regional Investment Labour Party Jul 16, 2026 View on X
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Human tragedies of the most unimaginable trauma, pain, and grief. Their demands are the same, for truth, justice, and accountability. And today provides the means to deliver on those demands. I...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Victims' Rights Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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In what was one of the most memorable and momentous days in Parliament, it was a privilege to hear from my good friend @IanByrneMP who has been such a fantastic campaigner for Hillsborough families...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Victims' Rights Sport Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Today Parliament will discuss introducing the Hillsborough Law through the Public Office Accountability Bill. It is thanks to the determination of the families, the @NowHillsborough campaign, and ...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Victims' Rights Ministerial Standards Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Very much looking forward to the day at @DurhamGala. #DurhamMinersGala https://t.co/8xqdCkWEMO

Constituency & Local Issues Arts & Culture Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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Working people need to feel that politics is delivering for them. Our communities have got to feel the benefit of Labour being in power.  Alongside my speech at @DurhamGala, I wrote for @LabourLis...

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Leadership Political Strategy Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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With Labour in power, communities have got to feel the benefit - in their pay packets, their bills and their public services. From my contribution to the @DurhamGala. #DurhamMinersGala https://t....

Public Engagement & Campaigning Wages & Pay Cost of Living Public Spending Labour Party Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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Durham Miners Gala is up and running. #DurhamMinersGala https://t.co/rfro9xZRjh

Constituency & Local Issues Arts & Culture Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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The Minister Stephen Timms response. https://t.co/znLzH6LZit

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity N/A Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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The key test of the Timms Review is whether its recommendations are recognised as genuinely co-produced and command the confidence of those who rely on PIP. The Govt must also assure them that thi...

Health & Social Care Benefits & Welfare Disability Support Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Utterly shocked to hear of the appalling death of Ann Widdecombe. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Personal & Human Interest N/A Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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Today I was at Middlesbrough Railway Station and had a really productive meeting with Network Rail and TVCA discussing the ongoing developments which will be transformative. This is a fascinating ...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Regional Investment Capital Projects Levelling Up Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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A majorly positive step in the right direction. Thanks Andy. https://t.co/OHRnkZGs1v

N/A N/A Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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I was delighted to be one of the very first Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham for Leader this morning. There was quite a queue!! https://t.co/iayxEXtPnX

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Leadership Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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I am so sorry to hear of the death of our former colleague George Howarth. He was a thoroughly decent man and an assiduous politician. I send my sincere condolences to his family and friends. htt...

Personal & Human Interest Labour Party Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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I joined @pcs_union members in Westminster to voice their anger over Capita's failed administration of the civil service pension scheme. Time to end outsourcing and bring it in house. #EndCapita...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Pensions Public Spending Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Pleased to meet @fightingwpride members to hear about the #BattleForLostVeterans. Applications for both the Financial Recognition Scheme and non-financial restorative measures close on 12th Dec 20...

Defence & National Security Veterans LGBTQ+ Rights Jul 08, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

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 47
Legislative & Parliamentary Activity 46
Constituency & Local Issues 46
Policy Announcements & Government Action 37
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 32

Topics & Themes

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

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
496
Andy: 395 ↓
Likes
1,277,595
Andy: 54,949 ↓
Comments
112,433
Andy: 17,269 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.9
Andy: 139.1 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
Andy: 43.7 ↓
Score
1,502,461
Andy: 89,487 ↓
Posts/Week
14.6
Andy: 11.3 ↓
Avg Post Length
225 chars
Andy: 235 ↑
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