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Hilary Benn

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#99
X Rank
16,892
Score
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Role
51
Posts
8,652
Likes
4,120
Comments
170
Avg Likes
81
Avg Comments
12,772
Total Engagement
250
Engagement Rate
1.8
Posts/Week
Weekly
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
160,452 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

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

20 posts

Police officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep our communities safe, and any attack on those who serve the public is an attack on us all. I urge anyone who witnessed the incident,...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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I am appalled by the shocking incident in Downpatrick in which a PSNI officer was seriously injured. My thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this difficult time. 1/2

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland May 31, 2026 View on X
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Desmond Rea. He played a pivotal role in embedding the peace process in Northern Ireland, in particular the transformation of policing through hi...

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland May 27, 2026 View on X
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This £102.6 million of UK investment is significant. It is a clear signal of the Government’s commitment to supporting the Executive to deliver better public services for the people of Northern Ire...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Regional Investment Public Spending May 26, 2026 View on X
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This is an important Supreme Court ruling on legacy. Immunity is, and always was, wrong and has been repeatedly rejected by the courts, as well as across NI. It’s vital we now ensure, through the T...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Victims' Rights May 10, 2026 View on X
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Out first thing today to campaign for Sarata Sawo in Hunslet. She has run a great campaign. #VoteLabourToday Polls close at 10pm 🌹 https://t.co/XP4BHzhUnY

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Polls & Surveys May 07, 2026 View on X
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Out in Halton Moor campaigning for Tim Dowd and Julia Almond - our wonderful candidates for Temple Newsam ward. #VoteLabourToday Polls close at 10pm. 🌹 https://t.co/ATjjrQV9yd

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party May 07, 2026 View on X
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Out campaigning for our great council candidates in Leeds South. Al Garthwaite, Luke Farley, Innocent Igiehon, Tim Dowd, Julia Almond and Sarata Sawo. #VoteLabourTomorrow https://t.co/0UjP0vYTgW

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party May 06, 2026 View on X
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A great pleasure to attend the Holbeck Together Business Alliance event yesterday at St Matthew’s, and thanks to all the businesses for the support they are giving to this remarkable organisation l...

Constituency & Local Issues Voluntary Sector Small Business Regional Investment May 02, 2026 View on X
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The UK Government’s £36 million investment in the #CCGGrowthDeal is a vote of confidence in the economic future of the Causeway Coast and Glens region, and a sign of our partnership with the NI Exe...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Regional Investment Northern Ireland Apr 29, 2026 View on X
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I am appalled by what happened last night in Dunmurry. This was a shameless and cowardly attack on the brave men and women who work so hard to keep our communities safe in Northern Ireland. I urge ...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Apr 26, 2026 View on X
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Really enjoyed being out in the Camden sunshine today in Primrose Hill ward with our great Labour candidates and a huge team. Lots of good conversations on the doorstep. #VoteLabour on the 7th May....

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Apr 18, 2026 View on X
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I’m pleased to confirm that the Government will provide the NI Executive with equivalent funding for a comparable scheme to cut bills for energy-intensive businesses in NI. This is the latest in a ...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Northern Ireland Public Spending Regional Investment Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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Congratulations to @McIlroyRory on his victory and for becoming only the fourth man to win consecutive Masters titles. A remarkable achievement by one of Northern Ireland’s finest ambassadors. 🏌️‍...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Northern Ireland Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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Delighted to join friends and colleagues at the launch of Ealing Labour’s local elections manifesto this weekend and to speak to residents in Greenford. A great team doing a great job for the peopl...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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Today is 28 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, one of the greatest achievements of the last Labour government. We remember those political giants we have since lost who helped ma...

Constitutional & Electoral Reform Northern Ireland Devolution Cross-Party Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Great to be out in the Middleton sunshine today with our candidate for Middleton Park Ward Innocent Igiehon @VoteIN2026 https://t.co/QI5aVHtOox

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Great to be out doorknocking today with Tim Dowd and Julia Almond - our terrific candidates for Temple Newsam ward - and to be joined by my good friends @MayorOfWY and @annaturley #VoteLabour http...

Public Engagement & Campaigning Labour Party Political Strategy Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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I utterly condemn the reckless act of violence overnight in Lurgan directed at the police, which forced dozens of families from their homes and put people’s lives at risk. There is no place for thi...

Crime, Justice & Policing Northern Ireland Antisocial Behaviour Mar 31, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
#99
May 2026
-4 #99
Apr 2026
+1 #95
Mar 2026
-2 #96
Feb 2026
+4 #94
Jan 2026
-7 #98
Dec 2025
-10 #91
Nov 2025
#81

Content Categories

Public Engagement & Campaigning 10
Crime, Justice & Policing 7
Policy Announcements & Government Action 7
Economic Policy & Budget 6
Personal & Human Interest 4

Topics & Themes

Northern Ireland Labour Party Devolution Budget & Fiscal Policy Public Spending Regional Investment Voluntary Sector Victims' Rights Sport EU Relations Brexit Aftermath Trade Agreements Benefits & Welfare Schools Industrial Strategy Innovation Productivity Trade Policy Online Harms Cost of Living

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts
389
Hilary: 51 ↓
Likes
945,164
Hilary: 8,652 ↓
Comments
86,667
Hilary: 4,120 ↓
Avg Likes
1,195.8
Hilary: 169.7 ↓
Avg Comments
184.6
Hilary: 80.8 ↓
Score
1,118,498
Hilary: 16,892 ↓
Posts/Week
14.0
Hilary: 1.8 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Hilary: 212 ↓
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