DJ

Darren Jones

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#52
X Rank
208,905
Score
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Role
75
Posts
71,013
Likes
68,946
Comments
947
Avg Likes
919
Avg Comments
139,959
Total Engagement
1,866
Engagement Rate
4.5
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
92,570 followers

Data last refreshed: June 02, 2026

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

20 posts

AI is going to reshape the British economy. That’s why our Labour mission to share power, wealth and opportunity is more important than ever - so that we create wealth, good jobs and brilliant pub...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence Industrial Strategy Innovation May 30, 2026 View on X
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data as of 1 Jun 2026, 07:09 BST

A good job can completely transform someone’s life. I was grateful to meet young people, care leavers, and the businesses giving them a chance to build their own futures, in the West Midlands, to ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Skills & Training Regional Investment May 29, 2026 View on X
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Looking forward to talking about the future of the UK tomorrow on @bbcquestiontime and how we’re applying Labour values to the big challenges we face as a country. šŸ‘‡

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Broadcasting & Media May 27, 2026 View on X
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The government will act to protect young people online. Our consultation on what those changes should includes closes on Tuesday, but we have already given ministers the legal powers to change th...

Science, Technology & Digital Online Safety Online Harms Social Media Regulation May 24, 2026 View on X
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Madeleine Alessandri has been an outstanding chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, alongside our brilliant officials in the Joint Intelligence Organisation. We all wish Madeleine the best for ...

Defence & National Security Intelligence Services May 22, 2026 View on X
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Wonderful to officially open the refurbished workspaces at St Peter's Hospice in my constituency. The hospice received a Ā£1m share of a Ā£125m capital funding boost for adult and children’s hospices...

Health & Social Care Public Spending Capital Projects Social Care May 22, 2026 View on X
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71
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data as of 29 May 2026, 07:09 BST

Earlier this year, I set out plans to modernise the civil service - rewarding high performers, and strengthening accountability for those who fall short. Now, for the first time ever (!), pay rise...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Wages & Pay Public Spending May 21, 2026 View on X
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data as of 25 May 2026, 07:10 BST

It's not everything, and there's more to do. But in government, delivery matters. https://t.co/OqakE8DgBj

N/A N/A May 21, 2026 View on X
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Inflation is down today, in part thanks to action we've taken on energy bills. But the price of electricity is still set by global gas rates, despite half of our electricity coming from renewables...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Inflation Cost of Living Renewable Energy Energy Grid May 20, 2026 View on X
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data as of 25 May 2026, 07:10 BST

I’m looking for a new personal assistant. Based in the House of Commons, you’ll help me with my diary, including supporting my evening meetings on Mondays and Tuesdays. This role sits at the cen...

Constituency & Local Issues N/A May 17, 2026 View on X
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1,548
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data as of 22 May 2026, 07:11 BST

Each department in government will now have its own delivery unit, led by a senior civil servant. And every Secretary of State and Minister of State will be given a new ā€œdelivery advisorā€ in their ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Ministerial Standards Political Strategy May 16, 2026 View on X
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data as of 22 May 2026, 07:11 BST

We need a government where our staff are freed up from unnecessary form filling and bureaucracy, and are using tech to get stuff done quicker. Great to speak civil servants at the @FDA_union confe...

Science, Technology & Digital Digital Government May 15, 2026 View on X
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data as of 22 May 2026, 07:11 BST

Just out of Cabinet and then the Middle East Response Committee. The impact of the conflict in Iran will be felt here at home at a time when we know the cost of living has been difficult for many....

Economic Policy & Budget Middle East Cost of Living Small Business May 12, 2026 View on X
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data as of 18 May 2026, 07:10 BST

The election results today have clearly been tough for Labour. I’m sorry that we’ve lost so many brilliant Labour colleagues across the country, and thank them for their service. And I’m sorry ...

Party Politics & Leadership Labour Party Leadership Political Strategy May 08, 2026 View on X
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data as of 15 May 2026, 07:09 BST

To the Labour family: councillors, candidates, volunteers, staff and everyone in between - thank you for your hard work and dedication to our party, our country and your local community. You make...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Political Strategy May 06, 2026 View on X
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:10 BST

Fantastic to visit the new Princess Royal Bristol Surgical Centre at Southmead Hospital in my constituency and to observe robotic surgery. The surgical centre means an additional 6,700 procedures ...

Health & Social Care Waiting Lists Hospital Capacity Capital Projects May 01, 2026 View on X
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data as of 8 May 2026, 07:11 BST

In contrast, our @UKLabour government is investing a record breaking £39billion into council and affordable house building over the next ten years. https://t.co/blH46yfrpz

Housing & Planning Social Housing Housing Supply Apr 30, 2026 View on X
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On @bbcquestiontime tonight @rachelmillward called for more council housing. But in Green Party led Bristol, they dropped affordable housing targets and supported developers over tenants. https:...

Housing & Planning Social Housing Housing Supply Planning Reform Green Party Apr 30, 2026 View on X
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data as of 4 May 2026, 07:11 BST

Great to see HM The King championing AUKUS at the White House this week. But what is AUKUS? I recently visited the shipyard in Adelaide where Brits will be helping to build these next generatio...

Defence & National Security AUKUS Defence Procurement US Relations Apr 29, 2026 View on X
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What is it that the Conservatives and Reform don’t like about a Labour government standing against unearned wealth? What is it they don't like about raising money for our state schools, our hospit...

Economic Policy & Budget Taxation Public Spending NHS Funding Schools Police Funding Apr 29, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#52
May 2026
+4 #52
Apr 2026
-5 #56
Mar 2026
-1 #51
Feb 2026
+5 #50
Jan 2026
+11 #55
Dec 2025
-4 #66
Nov 2025
#62

Content Categories

Policy Announcements & Government Action 13
Constituency & Local Issues 7
Defence & National Security 6
Science, Technology & Digital 6
Economic Policy & Budget 6

Topics & Themes

Digital Government Cost of Living Labour Party Capital Projects Public Spending Innovation Diplomacy NHS Reform Broadcasting & Media Housing Supply AUKUS Political Strategy Public Health Equality & Diversity Childcare Rail Artificial Intelligence Waiting Lists Hospital Capacity Schools

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
389
Darren: 128 ↓
Likes
945,164
Darren: 86,495 ↓
Comments
86,667
Darren: 71,395 ↓
Avg Likes
1,195.8
Darren: 675.7 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
Darren: 557.8 ↑
Score
1,118,498
Darren: 229,285 ↓
Posts/Week
14.0
Darren: 4.5 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Darren: 241 ↑
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