The UK political Twitter archive
When Westminster went viral
Campaign moments, resignations, arguments and gaffes from UK political Twitter and X. Read what was posted, what followed and where to find the original.
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Ed Balls Day and the original “Ed Balls” tweet
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Emily Thornberry and image from Rochester
On polling day in Rochester and Strood, Emily Thornberry posted a photograph showing flags on a house and a white van outside.
Grant Shapps and the beer and bingo Budget tweet
Grant Shapps shared a Conservative graphic promoting the cuts to beer duty and bingo tax in George Osborne’s 2014 Budget.
Zarah Sultana and the 2,612% food bank claim
Zarah Sultana replied to David Cameron’s volunteering post by saying food bank use had risen by 2,612% during his premiership.
Rishi Sunak and the resignation as Chancellor
Rishi Sunak announced on Twitter that he was resigning as Chancellor and attached his letter to Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson and the positive coronavirus test announcement
Boris Johnson published a video announcing he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating.
10 Downing Street on X
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