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Darren Jones

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126,251

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Role

Posts

38,715

Likes

43,768

Comments

759

Avg Likes

858

Avg Comments

82,483

Total Engagement

1,617

Engagement Rate

4.0

Posts/Week

Daily

Posting Regularity

Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.

90,216 followers

Data last refreshed: April 17, 2026

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

20 posts

I’ve been down under asking Aussies what they think about their digital ID. https://t.co/O4TwOmqVCM

Science, Technology & Digital Digital Government Data Protection Apr 13, 2026 View on X

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data as of 17 Apr 2026, 07:11 BST

We see eye to eye with the Aussies on many things - coffee, Kylie, BBQs - but not the rules of football! Great to visit @PMalinauskasMP to discuss our AUKUS defence partnership, and to learn from...

Defence & National Security AUKUS Diplomacy Apr 11, 2026 View on X

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I’m hiring for an exciting new digital content and comms role in Bristol, working part time for me in Bristol North West and part time for @CHazelgroveMP in neighbouring Filton and Bradley Stoke. ...

Constituency & Local Issues Digital Government Broadcasting & Media Apr 02, 2026 View on X

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data as of 6 Apr 2026, 07:09 BST

This is one of the most important dials that affects our success as a country. Productivity. But what does it really mean, and what are we doing about it? Let me explain 👇🏻 https://t.co/zk9AVwzgJd

Economic Policy & Budget Productivity GDP & Growth Mar 31, 2026 View on X

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1,106

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data as of 6 Apr 2026, 07:09 BST

We’re giving local communities the power to drive local change. https://t.co/Ysowc04AAk

Policy Announcements & Government Action Levelling Up Devolution Mar 21, 2026 View on X

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data as of 27 Mar 2026, 06:10 GMT

A few misleading tweets going around. Let me clear things up. https://t.co/83nneMCmhm

N/A N/A Mar 19, 2026 View on X

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data as of 24 Mar 2026, 20:40 GMT

I’m not late for this train, I’m early! There’s no train station here... yet. We're building SEVEN new train stations for Wales. 🛤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://t.co/tUB0ekrM5g

Mar 16, 2026 View on X

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122

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

I saw this tweet and wanted to respond. Digital ID will be voluntary. https://t.co/NSW2oDvu2s

Mar 14, 2026 View on X

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

Good to join @christopherhope to talk about our plans for accessing public services on the https://t.co/QsTCObOOXI app with digital ID. Accessing public services should be as easy as shopping or ...

Mar 13, 2026 View on X

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

Great to be out on the doors in Adamsdown today with @JoStevensLabour and the @CardiffEastLab team. Only @WelshLabour and @Eluned_Morgan can begin a new chapter for Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌹 https://t.co/f...

Mar 12, 2026 View on X

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

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Mar 10, 2026 View on X

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☕ Can you get your admin done faster than you can make a cup of tea? I want to make government by app a reality. That’s what we could do with digital ID. Have your say by searching ‘digital ID co...

Mar 10, 2026 View on X

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

Delighted to welcome @JamesFrith to the @cabinetofficeuk ministerial team today, and to celebrate @RuthAnderson’s promotion to @cabinetofficeuk minister in the @UKHouseofLords. 👇

Policy Announcements & Government Action Mar 03, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

On the TV and radio explaining how our economic plan is working - with support on the cost of living and unlocking investment. In an ever volatile world, we are building a modern Britain that is r...

Economic Policy & Budget Mar 03, 2026 View on X

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594

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122

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

Thanks to Ebenezer Church in Horfield for hosting my monthly town hall today, and to so many constituents for coming along on a sunny Saturday afternoon. If you live in Bristol North West you can...

Constituency & Local Issues Feb 28, 2026 View on X

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Great to join @UKLabour colleagues and members in Gorton and Denton today. Vote for unity, not division. Vote Labour! 🗳️ 🌹 https://t.co/DX4aoFvOTm

Public Engagement & Campaigning Feb 26, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

A Chief Secretary led phone bank at Labour HQ this evening with @jamesmurray_ldn If you're in Gorton & Denton remember to vote tomorrow! Only Labour can beat Reform. 🌹 https://t.co/lqNL6VwraP

Public Engagement & Campaigning Feb 25, 2026 View on X

617

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594

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132

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

A pleasure to welcome 🇦🇺 Minister for Defence Industry @PatConroy1 to London. The UK and Australia have long-standing defence and security ties, which will only grow stronger as we work together o...

Defence & National Security Feb 25, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

I just voted to lift the two-child cap - a policy introduced by the Tories which punishes children who were born into a poor family. Nigel Farage wants to keep it and instead give tax breaks to f...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Feb 23, 2026 View on X

1,607

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370

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

National borrowing is falling faster than expected. Inflation is down. Interest rates are falling. Real wages are improving. And the U.K. is the fastest growing of the wealthiest countries i...

Economic Policy & Budget Feb 20, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

RT @Keir_Starmer: I lost my brother to cancer. I was with him when he was told his diagnosis - a moment I will never forget. Throughout, t…

Personal & Human Interest Feb 04, 2026 View on X

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

The battle for Britain in the years ahead is between a modern, diverse Britain led by Labour or a dark, divisive Britain under Reform. All of us in the Labour Party must get behind the Prime Mini...

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 09, 2026 View on X

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5,400

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

National borrowing is falling faster than expected. Inflation is down. Interest rates are falling. Real wages are improving. And the U.K. is the fastest growing of the wealthiest countries i...

Economic Policy & Budget Feb 20, 2026 View on X

2,969

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1,917

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835

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

I just voted to lift the two-child cap - a policy introduced by the Tories which punishes children who were born into a poor family. Nigel Farage wants to keep it and instead give tax breaks to f...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Feb 23, 2026 View on X

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370

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

That’s a wrap! A huge thank you to my brilliant colleagues, the inspiring people I’ve met and my constituents for the year that was in 2025. My office is now closed for the holidays. We’ll re-open...

Constituency & Local Issues Dec 19, 2025 View on X

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

Innovation drives our economy forward. Lamborghini and Ferrari are using lightweight electric motors made in Britain by YASA. This spin out from Oxford University is attracting investment and c...

Science, Technology & Digital Feb 20, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

Reaching the top, if that’s what you want to do, is open to everyone. Too many people from backgrounds like mine aren’t told this simple truth and so assume it’s not for them. Patchwork Foundati...

Personal & Human Interest Jan 29, 2026 View on X

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143

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

I’m not late for this train, I’m early! There’s no train station here... yet. We're building SEVEN new train stations for Wales. 🛤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://t.co/tUB0ekrM5g

Mar 16, 2026 View on X

685

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404

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122

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

I was delighted to join @Keir_Starmer to launch the new Office for the Impact Economy in the @cabinetofficeuk this week. We’ll be working with philanthropists, charities and impact investors to d...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Nov 13, 2025 View on X

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1,202

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145

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

Congratulations to @AntoniaRomeoUK on her appointment as Cabinet Secretary. Not only is she the first female Cabinet Secretary but she’s shown that she can get government to move fast and fix thi...

Personal & Human Interest Feb 19, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

The battle for Britain in the years ahead is between a modern, diverse Britain led by Labour or a dark, divisive Britain under Reform. All of us in the Labour Party must get behind the Prime Mini...

Party Politics & Leadership Feb 09, 2026 View on X

3,889

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5,400

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746

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

RT @Keir_Starmer: I lost my brother to cancer. I was with him when he was told his diagnosis - a moment I will never forget. Throughout, t…

Personal & Human Interest Feb 04, 2026 View on X

15,515

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4,093

Cmnts

1,182

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

I just voted to lift the two-child cap - a policy introduced by the Tories which punishes children who were born into a poor family. Nigel Farage wants to keep it and instead give tax breaks to f...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Feb 23, 2026 View on X

1,607

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3,819

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370

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

Mar 10, 2026 View on X

425

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3,179

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

I’ve been down under asking Aussies what they think about their digital ID. https://t.co/O4TwOmqVCM

Science, Technology & Digital Apr 13, 2026 View on X

546

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2,789

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132

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data as of 17 Apr 2026, 07:11 BST

The world is increasingly volatile. As the Prime Minister has said, we will not be cowed by that. We will stand up for our values and protect British interests. https://t.co/RpCFZ45FIH

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Jan 21, 2026 View on X

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

National borrowing is falling faster than expected. Inflation is down. Interest rates are falling. Real wages are improving. And the U.K. is the fastest growing of the wealthiest countries i...

Economic Policy & Budget Feb 20, 2026 View on X

2,969

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1,917

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835

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

I saw this tweet and wanted to respond. Digital ID will be voluntary. https://t.co/NSW2oDvu2s

Mar 14, 2026 View on X

293

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1,899

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data as of 21 Mar 2026, 18:34 GMT

We’re changing how public services work — to move fast and fix things and make sure they’re there when you need them most. https://t.co/fu6M3vmb4J

Policy Announcements & Government Action Jan 20, 2026 View on X

551

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1,735

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124

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data as of 11 Feb 2026, 20:36 GMT

What are “real wages”? 📈💷👨‍🏭👨🏻‍🔧🛍️🍕 https://t.co/9lgrBp8LJn

Economic Policy & Budget Feb 19, 2026 View on X

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data as of 22 Mar 2026, 00:36 GMT

Rank History

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 8

Constituency & Local Issues 5

Personal & Human Interest 5

Economic Policy & Budget 4

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 3

Topics & Themes

Digital Government Cost of Living Innovation Diplomacy NHS Reform Public Health Equality & Diversity Capital Projects Childcare Broadcasting & Media Devolution Labour Party HS2 Faith & Religion Racial Equality Public Spending Rail Animal Welfare Farming & Agriculture Artificial Intelligence

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

277

Darren: 86 ↓

Likes

662,573

Darren: 43,769 ↓

Comments

62,609

Darren: 45,111 ↓

Avg Likes

1,221.6

Darren: 508.9 ↓

Avg Comments

189.9

Darren: 524.6 ↑

Score

787,792

Darren: 133,991 ↓

Posts/Week

13.1

Darren: 4.0 ↓

Avg Post Length

219 chars

Darren: 216 ↓