Labour Whips

Labour Whips

@labourwhips

Official Twitter account of Labour's Whips' Office in the House of Commons.

Joined 2012-04-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

52,905

Followers

4,994

Following

26,128

Tweets

635.3

Avg Engagement

647

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @labourwhips'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2012-04-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,247
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:623.3
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

The account has an average of 3,425 likes and 868 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate to high engagement. The content is likely shared by political supporters and media outlets.

12.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

623.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

39,054

Total Likes

2,023,810

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

198

Median Retweets

598

75th Percentile

18,627

Top Tweet

12.01

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

5.1%

Original

0.3%

Replies

94.4%

Retweets

0.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

81.0%

With Links

9.1%

With #Tags

98.5%

With @Mentions

13.3%

With Emojis

233

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.06

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

74.4%

Weekday Posts

25.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#pmqs (33) #sewagescandal (25) #tomorrowspaperstoday (22) #votelabour (20) #bbcbreakfast (10) #kayburley (9) #labourdoorstep (6) #ridge (5) #scotlab23 (5) #r4today (5)

Most Mentioned

@rachelreevesmp (438) @uklabour (421) @keir_starmer (382) @wesstreeting (135) @angelarayner (94) @louhaigh (91) @jonashworth (81) @yvettecoopermp (76) @patmcfaddenmp (75) @bphillipsonmp (69)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 167 (5%)
Replies 10 (0%)
Retweets 3,066 (94%)
Quote Tweets 4 (0%)

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 3,066 retweets (94% 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 3,247 tweets

Engagement 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes Labour MPs, parliamentary staff, and political observers interested in UK politics. It also reaches a broader audience interested in government proceedings and party dynamics.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

178

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

83.9%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

31,475,998

Total Potential Reach

178

Median Follower Reach

632

75th Percentile Reach

18.2%

>1K followers

2.3%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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):

London, England (619) London (422) United Kingdom (254) England, United Kingdom (143) UK (119) Manchester, England (94) Liverpool, England (54) London, UK (50) England (48) Manchester (42)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,297

Protected Accounts

12.97% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,180 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@radioleary 2,637,561 - -
@susannareid100 901,805 Presenter News, TV, Charity
@darrengrimes_ 271,704 - -
@Parody_PM 263,910 Parody Account politics, satire, humor
@fredsirieix1 244,113 Wine Ambassador Wine, Life, Learning
@TulipSiddiq 201,076 Politician Politics, Casework, Hampstead
@supertanskiii 181,348 - -
@OxfordDiplomat 178,087 Diplomat Cyber, Gender, Diplomacy
@helenlewis 152,342 Journalist Feminism, Politics, Media

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (789) labour (596) politics (416) member (318) love (245) hehim (244) party (223) proud (209) music (194) policy (183)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (121) #gtto (107) #nhs (24) #generalelectionnow (23) #rejoineu (23) #fbppr (23) #johnsonout (22) #toriesout (21) #lfc (19) #blm (19)

6,957

Followers With Bio

3,043

Followers Without Bio

69.57%

% With Bio

30.43%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,247 analyzed

79,962

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

79,962

Total Retweets

15,992

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Uk Politics Parliamentary Proceedings Labour Party No Confidence Motions Political Conflict Government Accountability
Labour Whips
@labourwhips

RT @Keir_Starmer: The party is over @BorisJohnson. Resign.

2022-01-12
Retweets: 18,627 Likes: 0 Engagement: 18,627
Labour Whips
@labourwhips

RT @RoryStewartUK: I have just lost my wedding ring - in Buxton Derbyshire - just after giving a talk this afternoon - dropped I think on St John’s rd - if anyone finds it I would be so grateful - it is an old gold ring with a cross on the face. V embarrassed + grateful for RTs.

2022-07-09
Retweets: 17,808 Likes: 0 Engagement: 17,808
Labour Whips
@labourwhips

RT @Tony_Diver: 🚨EXCLUSIVE Number 10 held two boozy parties the night before the Queen mourned Prince Philip alone. Staff drank and at points danced until the early hours of the night of April 16. Hours later, the Queen went to a socially-distanced funeral for Philip. https://

2022-01-13
Retweets: 15,607 Likes: 0 Engagement: 15,607
Labour Whips
@labourwhips

RT @PaulBrandITV: EXCLUSIVE: Video obtained by ITV News shows Downing Street staff joking about a Christmas party on 18th December last year. No 10 has spent the past week denying any rules were broken. This new evidence calls that into question. https://t.co/nKYK0tG0dQ

2021-12-07
Retweets: 14,453 Likes: 0 Engagement: 14,453
Labour Whips
@labourwhips

RT @PippaCrerar: EXCLUSIVE: Extraordinary image of raucous Christmas party thrown by Tory aides at party HQ during coronavirus restrictions last year. Party hats, drinks, an entire buffet - while we were all banned from meeting just one other person socially indoors. https://t.

2021-12-14
Retweets: 13,467 Likes: 0 Engagement: 13,467

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights political conflicts and internal party dynamics, which can drive engagement. It shares statements from Labour MPs and sources, positioning itself as a key source of political news. The content often includes reactions to government actions, which can influence public opinion and political discourse.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 52,905
  • + 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 @labourwhips reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 52,905 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 635.3 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025