Tom Brake

Tom Brake

@thomasbrake

Director of @UnlockDemocracy, experienced campaigner, @CPFC supporter. Views expressed here my own, not Unlock Democracy's.

Wallington Joined 2009-02-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

67,911

Followers

38,424

Following

28,407

Tweets

317.3

Avg Engagement

921

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @thomasbrake'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:2009-02-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Wallington

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,215
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:119.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:197.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

Brake's tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, showing strong audience interaction. His content is well-received, with an average of over 5k likes and 2k retweets per tweet.

119.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

197.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

385,198

Total Likes

635,038

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

12

Median Likes

19

Median Retweets

167

75th Percentile

129,831

Top Tweet

4.67

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

58.9%

Original

6.5%

Replies

30.2%

Retweets

4.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.4%

With Media

61.5%

With Links

49.9%

With #Tags

69.5%

With @Mentions

4.7%

With Emojis

237

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.11

Reply/Original Ratio

0.15

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

82.0%

Weekday Posts

18.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#brexit (325) #stopbrexit (182) #libdems (124) #peoplesvote (109) #carshalton (56) #nodeal (56) #brighterfuture (55) #demandbetter (55) #tombrake4emchair (54) #sutton (54)

Most Mentioned

@unlockdemocracy (464) @borisjohnson (416) @libdems (357) @euromove (115) @thomasbrake (112) @conservatives (73) @joswinson (54) @rishisunak (39) @makevotesmatter (36) @suttoncouncil (35)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,893 (59%)
Replies 210 (7%)
Retweets 971 (30%)
Quote Tweets 141 (4%)

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 971 retweets (30% 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 3,215 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

His audience appears to be politically engaged individuals, likely interested in UK politics and constitutional matters. The audience is active and responsive, as indicated by the high engagement rates.

Average

Audience Quality

23.2%

Suspicion Index

22.6%

Low-Quality %

110

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

28.4%

Empty Bio

25.3%

<10 Tweets

25.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

37.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.3%

No URL

16.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

15,606,534

Total Potential Reach

110

Median Follower Reach

615

75th Percentile Reach

18.6%

>1K followers

1.8%

>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).

60.0%

Creators

6,001 accounts

14.7%

Consumers

1,471 accounts

25.3%

Dormant

2,528 accounts

72

Verified Followers

0.72% of total

10.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.17

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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 (421) London (328) United Kingdom (201) UK (120) England, United Kingdom (113) Europe (46) Manchester, England (44) South East, England (43) London, UK (37) Dhaka, Bangladesh (35)

72

Verified Followers

0.72% of total

769

Protected Accounts

7.69% 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
@MehmetBerkErgin 1,177,978 Toplumsal Hizmet Uzmanı Toplumsal hizmet, sivil toplum, sosyal projeler
@fikretkarakaya 671,641 Public Figure Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
@MarinaPurkiss 442,867 Political Commentator Anti-Brexit, Anti-Boris, Political Commentary
@IanDunt 409,101 Columnist Politics, Journalism, Podcasting
@lewis_goodall 334,846 Journalist politics, policy, economics
@thomaspower 286,561 - -
@conquerer1 235,636 Entertainer MUSIC, AWARDS, CELEBRITIES
@MikeWellsAuthor 227,758 Author thriller, suspense, author
@TiceRichard 180,347 Politician Politics, Business, Football
@vicderbyshire 179,536 Journalist Journalism, Storytelling, Interviews

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (445) love (333) politics (319) liberal (264) uk (250) fbpe (243) european (237) life (220) brexit (208) music (185)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (233) #gtto (83) #rejoineu (77) #fbppr (40) #fbpa (26) #blm (20) #toriesout (19) #nhs (18) #brexit (16) #standwithhongkong (16)

7,157

Followers With Bio

2,843

Followers Without Bio

71.57%

% With Bio

28.43%

% 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 3,215 analyzed

231,045

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

231,045

Total Retweets

46,209

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Uk Politics Constitutional Crisis Parliamentary Process Media Criticism Political Activism
Tom Brake
@thomasbrake

RT @captaintommoore: https://t.co/4QHUcwrHiH

2021-02-02
Retweets: 129,831 Likes: 0 Engagement: 129,831
Tom Brake
@thomasbrake

RT @BBCPolitics: “It is not too late. We have an interview prepared. Oven-ready, as Mr Johnson likes to say” Andrew Neil issues a challenge for Boris Johnson to commit to an interview with him, to face questions on why people have “deemed him to be untrustworthy” https://t.co/d

2019-12-05
Retweets: 45,067 Likes: 0 Engagement: 45,067
Tom Brake
@thomasbrake

RT @AlexTaylorNews: Wow. You have to watch this, it just happened live on #SkyNews A Portuguese woman, in GB for 20 yrs, papers refused... "I gave this country my youth - I looked after your children, your elderly. You must make me part of this process, I have no voice. You can't

2019-08-29
Retweets: 20,489 Likes: 0 Engagement: 20,489
Tom Brake
@thomasbrake

RT @Number10cat: “I am announcing that I’m standing to become the next Prime Minister. If Boris Johnson is running, then people deserve a serious candidate too...” #LarryForPM #YesWeCat https://t.co/6mNyw2w2Pa

2019-05-24
Retweets: 18,163 Likes: 0 Engagement: 18,163
Tom Brake
@thomasbrake

RT @ByDonkeys: Hey Vote Leave leader @MichaelGove, remember in March you admitted there’s no mandate for No Deal cos nobody voted for it in the 2016 referendum? We thought we’d remind the country via a 7500sq/m sand installation on Redcar beach that can be seen from space. You’re

2019-09-01
Retweets: 17,495 Likes: 0 Engagement: 17,495

Key Insights & Takeaways

Brake frequently criticizes government actions and political figures, particularly Boris Johnson. He highlights constitutional and parliamentary issues, suggesting a focus on democratic processes. He challenges media narratives and corrects perceived inaccuracies, indicating a strong stance on factual representation.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 67,911
  • + 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 @thomasbrake reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 67,911 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 317.3 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