David Lammy
Dave to my friends. Labour MP for Tottenham. Shadow Foreign Secretary. Author of Tribes and Out of the Ashes. @LBC on Sundays 10 - 1pm. Spurs fan #COYS.
783,510
Followers
5,287
Following
25,304
Tweets
3,691.6
Avg Engagement
3,430
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DavidLammy's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-12-10
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Tottenham
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:2,923.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:768.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsHis tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement is consistent across his posts, suggesting a loyal and active following.
2,923.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
768.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
9,498,755
Total Likes
2,495,403
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
699
Median Likes
210
Median Retweets
4,203
75th Percentile
151,061
Top Tweet
4.71
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
49.7%
Original
11.5%
Replies
22.3%
Retweets
16.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
76.0%
With Links
20.3%
With #Tags
50.6%
With @Mentions
7.4%
With Emojis
207
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.23
Reply/Original Ratio
0.75
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
76.8%
Weekday Posts
23.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 723 retweets (22% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,249 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersHis audience includes political followers, readers of his books, and fans of his radio show. They are likely interested in politics, current events, and sports.
Average
Audience Quality
27.7%
Suspicion Index
38.1%
Low-Quality %
18
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
52.0%
Empty Bio
34.2%
<10 Tweets
8.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
55.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.3%
No URL
24.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
36,510,299
Total Potential Reach
18
Median Follower Reach
111
75th Percentile Reach
5.5%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
43.6%
Creators
21,785 accounts
22.2%
Consumers
11,100 accounts
34.2%
Dormant
17,115 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
769
Verified Followers
0.76% of total
8,997
Protected Accounts
8.91% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,391 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @ABZayed | 4,928,342 | Politician | UAE, Personal, Gratitude |
| @amanpour | 3,199,372 | Journalist | Global affairs, journalism, news |
| @kalnaga | 2,772,551 | Actor | Satellites, NFT, Blockchain |
| @bbcnickrobinson | 1,077,139 | Journalist | Politics, Radio, Journalism |
| @xBrooklynBluex | 929,898 | Pornstar | Porn, TV, XFactor |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,942 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @BarringtonMole | 769,903 | Musician | Music, Guitars, Music Production |
| @glennkirschner2 | 717,725 | Legal Analyst | Law, Justice, Politics |
| @AnandWrites | 693,114 | Author | politics, writing, journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
51,707
Followers With Bio
49,291
Followers Without Bio
51.2%
% With Bio
48.8%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed449,459
Combined Engagement
258,800
Total Likes
190,659
Total Retweets
89,892
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @BarackObama: I’m proud to endorse my friend @JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go: https://t.co/maHVGRozkX
Don’t ever tell me I’m “not English”. https://t.co/pODPhOJw8W
Boris Johnson just insulted every person in this country who has made sacrifices to follow the rules he implemented to save lives in this pandemic.
Labour isn’t talking about Churchill’s statue. The Lib Dems aren’t taking about it. The Greens aren’t talking about it. The only party talking about Churchill’s statue are the Conservatives. It’s bizarre. They want a culture war because they want to distract from the real issues.
Poppycock! This humbug totally misses the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival and the tradition of “ dress up” or “ masquerade” Adele was born and raised in Tottenham she gets it more than most. Thank you Adele. Forget the Haters. https://t.co/sabpPPRtID
Key Insights & Takeaways
Lammy uses humor and relatable content to connect with his audience. He frequently addresses political and social issues, positioning himself as a thought leader. His personal interests, such as being a Tottenham Hotspur fan, add a relatable and human element to his public persona.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 783,510
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @DavidLammy reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 783,510 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3,691.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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