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Douglas Alexander

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#99
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11,648
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Secretary of State for Scotland
Role
209
Posts
11,426
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111
Comments
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11,537
Total Engagement
55
Engagement Rate
9.6
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43,083 followers

Data last refreshed: April 17, 2026

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20 posts

The fact is there are 2 parties that are deeply threatened by Scottish Labour’s emergence as the credible alternative to SNP rule. They are the SNP and Reform. Their interests are completely a...

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Labour Party SNP Reform UK Political Strategy Apr 15, 2026 View on X
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This is the kind of change that Scotland needs. https://t.co/tu9tNofqrC

N/A N/A Apr 15, 2026 View on X
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Scotland needs change.

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Scotland needs change.

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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The fact is there are 2 parties that are deeply threatened by Scottish Labour’s emergence as the credible alternative to SNP rule. They are the SNP and Reform. Their interests are completely a...

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Labour Party SNP Reform UK Political Strategy Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Anas Sarwar looked like a First Minister on this evening’s leaders debate – a total contrast to the desperation of Malcolm Offord and John Swinney.

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Leadership Labour Party SNP Conservative Party Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Scotland needs change.

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The First Minister’s statement reveals something fundamental about their politics. I’m just so, so weary of the SNP questioning the motives/patriotism of the rest of us. Being pro national secur...

Party Politics & Leadership SNP Scotland Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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The ferry John Swinney took to Stornoway last week has now broken down, causing cancelled sailings. Scotland needs change.

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Scotland Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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The SNP have had their chance. They’ve lost their way. Scotland needs change.

Party Politics & Leadership SNP Scotland Leadership Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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After attending our manifesto launch this morning the @EastLothianCLP team is back out knocking on doors & talking to voters this afternoon making the case for change with @AnasSarwar & @Sc...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Scotland Labour Party Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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Scotland needs change.

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John Swinney and the SNP have had their chance and failed. Only @AnasSarwar and @ScottishLabour can deliver the change Scotland needs. Anas is a natural campaigner - and delivered a great Manife...

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Labour Party SNP Leadership Political Strategy Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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Genuinely proud of my friend @AnasSarwar this evening. He made our @ScottishLabour case for change with empathy, energy & ambition. It’s time for a Government that can fix the mess, get the ...

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Labour Party Leadership Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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What a contrast tonight between the tired excuses of John Swinney and fresh energy and ideas of Anas Sarwar. It’s clear @AnasSarwar best choice for Scotland’s future. #bbcdn

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland Leadership Labour Party SNP Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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It’s clear @AnasSarwar was head & shoulders above the other politicians on the stage here in Paisley this evening. After 19 years the SNP have little left to offer but a litany of excuses, avo...

Party Politics & Leadership Scotland SNP Leadership Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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Scotland deserves so much better than this failing SNP Government.

Party Politics & Leadership SNP Scotland Leadership Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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The SNP’s rhetoric v the Scottish public’s reality.

Party Politics & Leadership SNP Polls & Surveys Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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This is the kind of change that Scotland needs.

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Rank History

Apr 2026
+2 #99
Mar 2026
+1 #101
Feb 2026
-10 #102
Jan 2026
#92
Dec 2025
-5 #92
Nov 2025
#87

Content Categories

Public Engagement & Campaigning 69
Party Politics & Leadership 46
Personal & Human Interest 16
N/A 13
Policy Announcements & Government Action 11

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
277
Douglas: 209 ↓
Likes
662,573
Douglas: 11,426 ↓
Comments
62,609
Douglas: 111 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.6
Douglas: 54.7 ↓
Avg Comments
189.9
Douglas: 0.5 ↓
Score
787,792
Douglas: 11,648 ↓
Posts/Week
13.1
Douglas: 9.6 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Douglas: 161 ↓
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