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Colum Eastwood

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#94
X Rank
22,508
Score
Former Leader, SDLP (prominent)
Role
68
Posts
18,654
Likes
1,927
Comments
274
Avg Likes
28
Avg Comments
20,581
Total Engagement
303
Engagement Rate
3.9
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
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58,236 followers

Data last refreshed: June 02, 2026

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20 posts

Great game and result! Well done lads

Culture, Media & Sport Sport May 30, 2026 View on X
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@SeanMcCDerry @ClaireHanna Sean, you’re a member of Sinn Fein, the party that handed welfare powers to the Tories. Probably best to sit this one out. Go enjoy the weather.

Party Politics & Leadership Benefits & Welfare Northern Ireland May 27, 2026 View on X
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@SeanMcCDerry @ClaireHanna This obsession is a bit worrying, Sean

N/A N/A May 27, 2026 View on X
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Complaining about high welfare spending at the same time as championing the unbridled AI that is making more and more jobs and people redundant kind of misses the point doesn’t it?

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence Benefits & Welfare AI Regulation May 27, 2026 View on X
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No, I just think supporting a man who abused a woman in the street is pathetic

Crime, Justice & Policing Domestic Abuse Victims' Rights May 21, 2026 View on X
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This is pathetic. You are pathetic.

N/A N/A May 21, 2026 View on X
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How is Will Self still on TV? Patronising Andy Burnham about the north of England takes some neck.

Culture, Media & Sport Broadcasting & Media May 17, 2026 View on X
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Me too @bjacollins. That’s why there’s a duty on the Irish government to prepare.

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland May 16, 2026 View on X
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We have to be completely focussed on setting out how a new Ireland will make a positive material difference to the lives of everyone who shares this island, from every background. That’s the ground...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Cross-Party May 07, 2026 View on X
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And we shouldn’t be quick to Lundy people who make that case. What message does it send to those in the persuadable middle, with legitimate questions about the future, if they see nationalists tear...

Party Politics & Leadership Northern Ireland Leadership Political Strategy May 07, 2026 View on X
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I disagree with @mickcliff here - 50%+1 is the legal and agreed framework for reuniting the country. But what he says is important - we should be striving for a broader mandate for change. We shoul...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Electoral Reform Political Strategy May 07, 2026 View on X
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Kemi Badenoch has now been forced to delete the appalling video. She should apologise directly to the Bloody Sunday families and acknowledge that the politics of prioritising the interests of soldi...

Crime, Justice & Policing Victims' Rights Northern Ireland May 01, 2026 View on X
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I’m astounded that @KemiBadenoch used footage of soldiers in Derry during Bloody Sunday in this video promoting the actions of the British Army. It’s disgusting, deeply offensive and an insult to ...

Defence & National Security Armed Forces Northern Ireland May 01, 2026 View on X
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Disturbing reports that @gbsumudflotilla ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza have been surrounded by military personnel and vessels identifying as the IDF off the coast of Crete. Irish citizen...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Human Rights Abroad Diplomacy Apr 29, 2026 View on X
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Tories lining up to talk about the Saville Inquiry but how many of them have actually read the report? Have they read the conclusions about Soldier F? Have they read how many innocent civil rights ...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Victims' Rights Human Rights Act Apr 29, 2026 View on X
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There were 186 children killed during the conflict here. But far too often their stories and the needs of their families are overlooked in a debate that feels completely focussed on former soldiers...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Victims' Rights Veterans Apr 28, 2026 View on X
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Historic night in Celtic Park. Huge crowd! @derrycityfc @Doiregaa https://t.co/taIoGGGI3R

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Apr 24, 2026 View on X
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I’m very sorry to hear this

N/A N/A Apr 24, 2026 View on X
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I also really want to commend his bravery in not just talking about his own mental health challenges, but taking a difficult decision that puts his health first. That’s not always easy but I’ve no ...

Personal & Human Interest Mental Health Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Really sorry to hear that Gary Middleton is stepping down as a Foyle MLA. Over the last 15 years we’ve disagreed on a lot but we’ve also worked together on common challenges in the city and he’s be...

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland Cross-Party Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#94
May 2026
#94
Apr 2026
-1 #94
Mar 2026
#93
Feb 2026
-4 #93
Jan 2026
-5 #89
Dec 2025
-12 #84
Nov 2025
#72

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Personal & Human Interest 10
Crime, Justice & Policing 9
N/A 9
Party Politics & Leadership 9
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 8

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Posts
389
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Likes
945,164
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Comments
86,667
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Avg Likes
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Avg Comments
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