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Kim McGuinness

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North East Mayor

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17,504 followers

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And we’re extending the @My_Metro to Washington too! https://t.co/2wlJP0whlZ

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Rail May 29, 2026 View on X

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Enjoying the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains? Me too. The last of the old trains will be gone by summer. This is just one of many big changes to Metro starting in 2026 and there’s more to come ...

Transport & Infrastructure Rail Public Transport Regional Investment May 29, 2026 View on X

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Too often women and girls tell us they don’t feel safe travelling around our region. That’s not good enough and we’re taking action. I want to hear about your experiences so we can make our tran...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Gender & Women's Rights May 28, 2026 View on X

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@SANTACLOUSS @NUFC I’m a toon fan but it’s great for the club, city and fans. More than happy to congratulate them

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@LeeJarraHackle I’m a Newcastle fan but I’m really pleased for the club and it’s great for the city and fans.

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What a weekend in Sunderland. The sun is shining, we’ve had an amazing @BBCR1 Big Weekend and now @SunderlandAFC have only gone and got in the @EuropaLeague. https://t.co/RD8EuYkP3z

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Broadcasting & Media May 24, 2026 View on X

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Kids Go Free on buses this summer - we started it here to help North East families and now the whole country is doing it. 🎉 https://t.co/1OvYBTkchW

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport May 21, 2026 View on X

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There’s nowhere like the North , and no one like the people who make it home… and yes, we are funny! Loved chatting to @itsanitarani at the Great North Summit about Pride in the North and everythi...

Constituency & Local Issues LGBTQ+ Rights Northern Powerhouse May 19, 2026 View on X

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Today is all about The Great North We'll never settle for anything less than the best for Northerners. https://t.co/pHrvPAEHQD

Constituency & Local Issues Northern Powerhouse Levelling Up May 18, 2026 View on X

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Actually @BBCSport, this isn’t a Government project. The North started it.

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In the North we’re ambitious. We want to host the Olympics and you know what- we will do it. What started as an idea from Northern Mayors that raised eyebrows in London now has the backing of Gov...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Levelling Up Northern Powerhouse Capital Projects May 17, 2026 View on X

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@andrew_behan @AndyBurnhamGM 👀

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@alanrgibson @andrew_behan Metro fares have now been capped at £2.50 for a single and £5 all day with a pop card.

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@andrew_behan Absolutely on it

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I’m working with Mayors from across the Great North with shared purpose – to create jobs, opportunity and grow the North. In today’s @NorthernAgenda_ I’ve written about the actions we’re taking ...

Economic Policy & Budget Regional Investment Northern Powerhouse Levelling Up Capital Projects May 15, 2026 View on X

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Great news for Gosforth! Work starts this year at the Regent Centre @My_Metro Station thanks to a £7m investment that will transform the travelling experience for local people. The North East d...

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It was such a pleasure to host a very busy Mayor Meets event with @ageuknt and @AgeUKNorthumber in Ashington recently. It was so fab to meet all those that gave up their time to come along. As al...

Constituency & Local Issues Social Care Housing Supply Public Transport Voluntary Sector May 13, 2026 View on X

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Thanks to @CFNorthEast and @PointNorthCF for helping us to deliver it. https://t.co/QnZAKTkxf1

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RT @allontheboard: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love" - Bad Bunny #badbunnysuperbowl #BadBunny https://t.co/3edLfV9PpT

Culture, Media & Sport Feb 09, 2026 View on X

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RT @TeamGB: This is your Team GB ❤️🇬🇧 #TeamGB | #MilanoCortina2026 https://t.co/pyWOoFCx6r

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RT @AndyBurnhamGM: Big congrats Angeliki! I know you will do a great job. I will be there for you whenever you need me.🤞🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/sV…

Personal & Human Interest Feb 01, 2026 View on X

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RT @nazirafzal: Is Shakespeare still relevant? Sir Ian McKellen reminds us history always repeats itself and that Shakespeare’s words …well…

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Watch what happens when you tell Reform that thousands of real North East workers, in good jobs right now will lose those jobs because of Nigel Farage’s bizarre and false ideology. https://t.co/cDh...

Party Politics & Leadership Dec 01, 2025 View on X

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I’m recovering from surgery just now so will not get involved in the events in Westminster. I will say one thing- the Prime Minister needs to be allowed the time to focus and get on with the job of...

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Happy Retirement Lil. Today, my amazing Mam officially retired. And what a career. My Mam started work at 16 years old delivering letters and messages around Newcastle city centre. Throughout our...

Personal & Human Interest Feb 27, 2026 View on X

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MASSIVE NEWS! We're cutting @My_Metro fares 🎟️✂️ From 1st April, until at least 2027, we are capping a single journey on your Pop Card at just £2.50.....no matter how far you travel 🚆 The peopl...

Transport & Infrastructure Jan 26, 2026 View on X

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In today's Budget: 👧🏻 Two child benefit cap scrapped benefiting 50,000 kids in our region 👛 Extra cash for 4,200 former miners 🚌 Commitment to bus cap 🎡 A tourist levy so we can host fantastic n...

Economic Policy & Budget Nov 26, 2025 View on X

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What a weekend in Sunderland. The sun is shining, we’ve had an amazing @BBCR1 Big Weekend and now @SunderlandAFC have only gone and got in the @EuropaLeague. https://t.co/RD8EuYkP3z

Culture, Media & Sport May 24, 2026 View on X

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RT @AndyBurnhamGM: Big congrats Angeliki! I know you will do a great job. I will be there for you whenever you need me.🤞🏻💪🏻 https://t.co/sV…

Personal & Human Interest Feb 01, 2026 View on X

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Scrapping the two child cap is a massive win for 50,000 children the region 🎉 Let those working on the front line, tackling child poverty in our region every single day tell you about the differen...

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Scrapping the two child cap was a major victory in our fight to end child poverty in the North East. And this week it's finally been lifted. It's a huge moment for our region changing the lives o...

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I promised to bring in an overnight visitor levy to enable us to grow tourism and create new jobs. Today we’ve successfully secured that power from Government. A couple of £ on each stay will tran...

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RT @allontheboard: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love" - Bad Bunny #badbunnysuperbowl #BadBunny https://t.co/3edLfV9PpT

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Don’t let Reform fool you. Over 25,000 people already work in the green energy in the North East, and we're going to double it! Today hundreds of investors and businesses, from across four contin...

Environment & Climate Jan 15, 2026 View on X

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If Trump doesn't want wind turbines then we'll have them for our North East coast. I want to see 462 new turbines creating 10,000 new jobs for local people! https://t.co/lcOjc3CMx8

Environment & Climate May 05, 2026 View on X

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Today is a major victory in our fight to end child poverty in the North East. We fought for the end of the cruel 2 child benefit cap that pushed families into poverty and stifled opportunity. Tod...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Nov 26, 2025 View on X

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Rank History

Jun 2026

#81

May 2026

-2 #81

Apr 2026

#79

Mar 2026

-6 #79

Feb 2026

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Jan 2026

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Dec 2025

-3 #77

Nov 2025

#74

Content Categories

Transport & Infrastructure 36

Constituency & Local Issues 34

Culture, Media & Sport 25

Policy Announcements & Government Action 18

Personal & Human Interest 17

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Posts

389

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Comments

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Avg Comments

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Score

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Posts/Week

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Avg Post Length

219 chars

Kim: 295 ↑