How popular were Labour and the Tories on Facebook and Twitter?

Labour saw a surge in followers on Facebook and Twitter during an election campaign in which the party relied heavily on online campaigning to draw support.

The number of likes Labour received on Facebook shot up by almost 75% over the election period, compared with just 10% for the Conservative Party, analysis has found:

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