KM

Kim McGuinness

UK Politicians Twitter/X
#79
X Rank
49,362
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North East Mayor
Role
165
Posts
42,486
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3,438
Comments
257
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21
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Total Engagement
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Engagement Rate
10.7
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17,424 followers

Data last refreshed: April 17, 2026

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20 posts

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N/A N/A Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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Another new electric car confirmed at Nissan with the Juke - and now we’re putting £50m into the North East supply chain. The fund is open now for firms looking to create yet more jobs. More o...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Electric Vehicles Regional Investment Industrial Strategy Levelling Up Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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We all deserve reliable, safe and affordable buses and we’re investing to make sure we get it. 🚌 £1.8m for Alnwick Bus Station transformation. 🚍 £3.2m for better bus access at Dalton Park. ⚡️ £3....

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Electric Vehicles Regional Investment Apr 15, 2026 View on X
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Tell me what you want to see from buses in the North East! https://t.co/2Guu475UyG

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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I’ve been clear that I want to see buses back under public control so we can crack on with the improvements we all want to see. This summer I’ll be asking you to tell me what you want to see from...

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Apr 14, 2026 View on X
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Today, Parliament will debate Maya’s Law. Maya Chappell from Shotton Colliary in County Durham was just 2-years old when she was abused and killed by her mother's boyfriend. Today’s debate is the r...

Legislative & Parliamentary Activity Domestic Abuse Victims' Rights Apr 13, 2026 View on X
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I’ve never been someone who loves running. I do it because it’s good for me and I want to do the @Great_Run and the Kielder 10K and some other local events throughout the year. I’ll still tell ever...

Personal & Human Interest Sport Apr 12, 2026 View on X
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🍃Green jobs are the future of the North East 🍃 We're seeing millions of pounds of investment into the region and we want to make sure the people who live here will get these jobs. We held a Gre...

Education & Skills Green Investment Regional Investment Apprenticeships Skills & Training Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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I had the honour of attending our Trailblazer celebration event, I heard powerful stories of determination, resilience and self-belief from women across our region who are taking life-changing step...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Skills & Training Adult Education Gender & Women's Rights Regional Investment Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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@glenndorey67 The vast majority of people who receive these benefits work. Many work full time.

Economic Policy & Budget Benefits & Welfare Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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@SteveTourism The vast majority of people who receive these benefits work. Many work full time.

Economic Policy & Budget Benefits & Welfare Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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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...

Policy Announcements & Government Action Benefits & Welfare Early Years Regional Investment Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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@fewpints The vast majority of people who receive these benefits work. Many work full time.

Economic Policy & Budget Benefits & Welfare Wages & Pay Apr 08, 2026 View on X
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🌷 Easter holidays are all about getting out and spending time together. Travel by bus this Easter and enjoy up to 25% off top North East attractions. From seaside days out and museums to cafés ...

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Public Transport Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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I love the tradition of going to the chippy on Good Friday (even if I have to admit I don’t love fish). 🐟 It was fab to meet Graham, the man behind the brilliant @BellsFishRestau in Durham. Bells i...

Constituency & Local Issues Small Business Apr 03, 2026 View on X
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Such a great turn out to our transport themed Mayor Meets event at @kynrenuk in Bishop Auckland last night! Loved taking questions and hearing some great ideas about how we can improve our buses, ...

Transport & Infrastructure Buses Rail Roads & Motorways Public Transport Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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@PUNTAsPAL This is Haymarket Metro

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@SANTACLOUSS As I said in the video- I got the train. Thanks.

Personal & Human Interest Rail Public Transport Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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#stopthesteal

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A big transport day today in the North East! 🎉 Our capped £2.50 Mayor’s Fares on Metro introduced 🚌 Speaking to people in Durham about bus reform 🚏 Off to Bishop Auckland later to chat all thin...

Transport & Infrastructure Public Transport Buses Rail Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#79
Mar 2026
-6 #79
Feb 2026
+13 #73
Jan 2026
-9 #86
Dec 2025
-3 #77
Nov 2025
#74

Content Categories

Constituency & Local Issues 30
Transport & Infrastructure 28
Culture, Media & Sport 19
Policy Announcements & Government Action 18
Personal & Human Interest 17

Topics & Themes

Regional Investment Public Transport Arts & Culture Buses Rail Benefits & Welfare Voluntary Sector Sport Levelling Up Cost of Living Industrial Strategy Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Capital Projects Green Investment Public Spending Small Business Early Years Skills & Training Net Zero

Top Quartile Benchmarks

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Posts
277
Kim: 230 ↓
Likes
662,573
Kim: 60,556 ↓
Comments
62,609
Kim: 4,209 ↓
Avg Likes
1,221.6
Kim: 263.3 ↓
Avg Comments
189.9
Kim: 18.3 ↓
Score
787,792
Kim: 68,974 ↓
Posts/Week
13.1
Kim: 10.7 ↓
Avg Post Length
219 chars
Kim: 299 ↑
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