Here is your social media roundup on all that is trending on the internet in the UK.
The number one trending topic on Twitter is #PMQs with many people reacting to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s discussion about compulsory photo ID for voting.
Boris Johnson says compulsory photo ID is needed to tackle "the suspicion of voter fraud."
A reminder that there is almost zero evidence of *actual* in-person voter fraud in the UK. #pmqs
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) July 7, 2021
Discussions on the platform have begun over how much evidence there is for in-person voter fraud in the UK, with some tweeting that there is almost “zero evidence.”
7/7 Bombings
#TheLondonBombings has been trending since this morning. The Account ‘All On The Board’ who is known for their written signs around tube stations tweeted a special board to remember those lost in the terrorist attack.
Today we remember the 52 people who were killed, the people who were injured and affected, the heroes who helped and those who lost loved ones because of the terrible events on the 7th of July 2005 in London. @allontheboard #LondonBombings #NeverForget #7July #allontheboard pic.twitter.com/SbGwyJRLYo
— All On The Board (@allontheboard) July 7, 2021
Wembley Park Stabbing
Also trending is Mina Smallman, the mother of the two sisters Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry who were murdered in Wembley park last year.
She said that she has had “no peace” since the murder conviction of 19-year-old Danyal Hussein and that he has “No power in our lives.”
Mina Smallman is an amazing woman. What strength, dignity & faith. Her words about forgiving the man who murdered her beautiful daughters are quite remarkable.
— Ayesha Hazarika (@ayeshahazarika) July 6, 2021
She also expressed her concern that the teenager may become even more radicalised in prison and risks becoming a “killing machine.”
She is being widely praised on social media for her dignity and faith. Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy thanked Ms Smallman for her “love, strength and humility.”
Thank you Mina Smallman for your love, strength and humility. We hold you in our hearts and our prayers. #R4Today
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) July 7, 2021
It’s Coming Home
The number one trending topic on Twitter is #ENGDEN as we look forward to England’s football match tonight at Wembley. Many fans are hopeful that England will “bring it home” tonight.
Atomic Kitten have re-recorded Whole Again in support of the England football team. Let’s hope that the team does the song proud tomorrow! ????https://t.co/NuSNOor0Sm pic.twitter.com/hrpSRpKk0S
— Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (@OfficialOMD) July 6, 2021
There has also been a buzz around 2000’s band Atomic Kitten who have reunited for the first time in 15 years to perform their new football anthem ‘Southgate You’re the One (Football’s coming home again), which is a cover of their old song “Whole again.”
Word Chocolate Day
Are you a milk, white or dark chocolate fan? Because hashtag World Chocolate Day is also trending on Twitter.
Happy #WorldChocolateDay
We'll just leave this here… ???????? pic.twitter.com/Dce3Zs4NLd— Peppa Pig Official (@peppapig) July 7, 2021
Many chocolate companies are holding giveaways, offering users a chance to win a hefty amount of chocolate.
One creative Twitter user commemorated the day by creating his very own ‘food themed’ playlist, with songs including Arctic Munchies, Picnic! At the Disco and Rage Against the Vending Machine!
My playlist for #WorldChocolateDay
10. Jefferson Aero Plain
9. Arctic Munchies
8. Thirty Seconds to Mars Bars
7. Bay City Rolos
6. A Daim and the Ants
5. Taking Back Sundae
4. Picnic! At The Disco
3. Lindt Bizkit
2. Everything But The Twirl
1. Rage Against the Vending Machine— Adam Sharp (@AdamCSharp) July 7, 2021
That is all that is trending at the moment on social media today.
