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Emma Little-Pengelly

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#82
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Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (DUP)
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31,077 followers

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@lesleyemerson1 The rest of the UK and ROI have statutory protection for inspection, excluding it from industrial action. This proposal simply brings us in line with the rest of the UK and ROI with...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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@danzer436300 Putting protections for the inspections on a statutory basis in line with the rest of the UK and ROI shouldn't be an issue then, should it?

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Devolution May 31, 2026 View on X
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@DrIanCollen It is protected in law everywhere else, this simply brings us in line with the rest of UK and ROI

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@daveandrews205 We have pay parity - the DUP Minister has corrected that and we are now in line with across the UK.

Economic Policy & Budget Wages & Pay Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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@DrIanCollen So there shouldn't be any controversy in putting NI on the same footing as the rest of the UK and ROI on protections for inspection.

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Brexit Aftermath May 31, 2026 View on X
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Playing politics with children's safeguarding really is beyond belief. Deeply disappointing and completely bizarre position by Sinn Fein. Our children's safeguarding is not a bargaining chip - by...

Education & Skills Schools OFSTED Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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The A1 upgrade and safety works, the Enniskillen Bypass, Lagan pedestrian bridge, the A5 and more - ALL currently PAUSED by Sinn Fein Infrastructure Minister waiting, waiting, waiting on the courts...

Transport & Infrastructure Northern Ireland Roads & Motorways Courts Backlog Net Zero May 31, 2026 View on X
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I am so deeply proud of this young woman! Katie created and organised this inspirational and successful event in the beautiful Riddell Hall, QUB on Saturday afternoon to fundraise and raise awarene...

Crime, Justice & Policing Domestic Abuse Gender & Women's Rights Victims' Rights Voluntary Sector Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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πŸ†SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE CHARITY GAMEπŸ† Congratulations to all at Dunmurry Rec FC on their annual Charity Day in aid of Survivors of Suicide. It was an honour to accept an invitation to come along to ...

Health & Social Care Mental Health Voluntary Sector Sport May 31, 2026 View on X
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I FINALLY got a wee cuddle with Jonathan Buckley MLA's wee girl, the beautiful baby Eden!! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ at the Magheragall Country Fair. https://t.co/IEeUx1VWm3

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland May 30, 2026 View on X
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Big Breakfasting (of course!) and for such a good cause - Stauros - Dromore Elim raising funds to support those battling addictions πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ©· https://t.co/Q7SOgTrC6e

Health & Social Care Drug Policy Voluntary Sector May 30, 2026 View on X
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What a fantastic morning spent with the folks at Mitchell House School, Gavin Robinson and Cllr Ruth Brooks 🩷 - I met wee Raia, the Schools therapy dog and so many of the fantastic pupils, teachers...

Education & Skills Schools SEND May 29, 2026 View on X
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This issue really GRINDS my gears!! Menace e-scooters and dangerous scramblers need to be tackled before more lives are lost and people seriously injured. We have all seen them (often before we he...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Antisocial Behaviour Police Funding May 29, 2026 View on X
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Sinn Fein out attacking the DUP AGAIN...!! Surprise, surprise! A positive visit to Carryduff on one of the Executive agreed transformation projects just announced - EPharmacy - this will transfor...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Pharmaceuticals Digital Government May 28, 2026 View on X
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DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the first ever dedicated Government support line in Northern Ireland for armed forces veterans. The Department for Communities’ Veterans Support ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Veterans Armed Forces Benefits & Welfare Northern Ireland May 26, 2026 View on X
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When strong women pull together πŸ’ͺπŸ©·πŸ’ƒπŸ‘ πŸͺ© What an absolutely inspiring event up in Ahoghill on Saturday afternoon!...and so much fun too! A massive well done to Ashley and all the team this fantastic...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Domestic Abuse Gender & Women's Rights Victims' Rights May 24, 2026 View on X
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Derriaghy CC FC - Champions!!!! https://t.co/TRWINHHJS3

Culture, Media & Sport Sport May 23, 2026 View on X
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Today marks 15 years from the ending of Operation Telic. It was an honour to host an event this evening at Parliament Buildings with veterans, distinguished guests, families and the Royal British...

Defence & National Security Veterans Mental Health May 22, 2026 View on X
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An honour to be asked to help launch the Harbour Master plan 2025-2050. A hugely ambitious plan that would bring transformation not only to the harbour and Belfast but for the whole region. Belfa...

Transport & Infrastructure Freight & Logistics Regional Investment Capital Projects Northern Ireland May 22, 2026 View on X
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As part of Action for Brain Injury Week 2026, I had the pleasure of accepting a kind invitation to a special choir performance of The Enthusiasts Choir, at Thompson House Hospital, Lisburn. The E...

Health & Social Care Disability Support Social Care Arts & Culture Northern Ireland May 21, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#82
May 2026
#82
Apr 2026
+1 #82
Mar 2026
+5 #83
Feb 2026
-13 #88
Jan 2026
-5 #75
Dec 2025
-9 #70
Nov 2025
#61

Content Categories

Constituency & Local Issues 86
Personal & Human Interest 44
N/A 33
Culture, Media & Sport 25
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 22

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Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
389
Emma: 368 ↓
Likes
945,164
Emma: 46,618 ↓
Comments
86,667
Emma: 7,164 ↓
Avg Likes
1,195.8
Emma: 126.7 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
Emma: 19.5 ↓
Score
1,118,498
Emma: 60,946 ↓
Posts/Week
14.0
Emma: 12.9 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Emma: 444 ↑
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