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Bluesky — McDonald.

Every substantive Bluesky post by Andy McDonald, classified for substance and tone — each links out to the original on Bluesky. Back to the MP page.

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Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
63posts
56substantive
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Voice score reflects the argumentative tone of the MP's own posts (critical vs supportive) — not what other people say about them. The "criticises" and "supports" lists below show who they're directing each tone at.

Most criticises
  • Israel5
  • UK government4
Most supports
  • Labour government9
  • Andy Burnham8
  • Labour Party7
Top topics
  • Defence & Security12 postscritical
  • MP & Parliament11 postsneutral
  • Economy & Jobs (General)8 postsneutral
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
11 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“With Labour in power, communities have got to feel the benefit - in their pay packets, their bills and their public services. From my contribution to the Durham Miners Gala. #DurhamMinersGala”↗
11 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Durham Miners Gala is up and running. #DurhamMinersGala”↗
10 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“Today I was at Middlesbrough Railway Station and had a really productive meeting with Network Rail and TVCA discussing the ongoing developments which will be transformative. This is a fascinating project for us all in Middlesbrough and the wider Tees Valley.”↗
10 Jul 2026Social Caremeasured“The Minister Stephen Timms response.”↗
10 Jul 2026Social Caremeasured“The key test of the Timms Review is whether its recommendations are recognised as genuinely co-produced and command the confidence of those who rely on PIP. The Govt must also assure them that this review will be driven by improving support, not by delivering savings.”↗
9 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“I was delighted to be one of the very first Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham for Leader this morning. There was quite a queue!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm0r94mv7jo”↗
8 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Pleased to meet Fighting With Pride members to hear about the #BattleForLostVeterans. Applications for both the Financial Recognition Scheme and non-financial restorative measures close on 12th Dec 2026. Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...”↗
8 Jul 2026Jobs & Employmentangry“I joined @pcsunion.bsky.social members in Westminster to voice their anger over Capita's failed administration of the civil service pension scheme. Time to end outsourcing and bring it in house. #EndCapitaChaos #BringItInHouse www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, triggering by-election which he says he will stand in www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentangry“Farage can trigger a by-election, but he tried to hide his links to wealthy backers when he refused to declare them. Reform claims to challenge the establishment but it has voted down workers rights, opposed pay rises, and serves the interests of the super-rich.”↗
1 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“We have the criminal powers to take action - such as proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering laws - to prevent and punish UK financial and commercial support for illegal Israeli settlements. They need to be used.”↗
29 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“Andy Burnham today set out a clear agenda: * Bring down household costs with public intervention. * Reform public procurement and safeguard sovereign manufacturing. * Build more council homes. A programme for lowering costs, rebuilding industry and investing in communities.”↗
29 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentangry“Badenoch agrees with Farage and she too would scrap the Employment Rights Act. They both openly admit that they are not on the side of working people.”↗
27 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“A new PM will need to act fast to turn round a Britain in decline — here’s where to start Labour must show it is capable of delivering real improvements in people’s lives — bold action is required. My article in @mstaronline.bsky.social 👇 morningstaronline.co.uk/article/new-...”↗
25 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“I have signed a motion on Working in High Temperatures. It urges Govt to back the @tuc.org.uk call for a maximum working temp of 30°C, or 27°C for strenuous work, beyond which employers would have a statutory duty to introduce effective control measures. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...”↗
25 Jun 2026Defence & Securityangry“UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
25 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“The UK government should take note of the report and its recommendations for UN member states, and report it's progress on them to Parliament. See the report here 👇https://www.un.org/unispal/document/coi-report-23jun26/”↗
25 Jun 2026Defence & Securityangry“The UN Commission report found that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children. It says Israel 'intended to destroy the existence of the Palestinians in Gaza as a group'. This builds on previous reports identifying Israel's actions as amounting to genocide.”↗
25 Jun 2026Environmentcelebratory“I'm standing tall for the small! In Insect Week 2026 I'm backing the Royal Entomological Society to inspire children and young people to develop a lasting interest in insect science and the natural world.”↗
25 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Deep structural changes are needed to reverse 40 years of neoliberalism. This paper sets out some key policies for a new leader to pursue. tribunemag.co.uk/2026/06/the-manifesto-to-save-labour”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Huge congratulations to my very good friends at Northern Stars for being shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award for Disability in the National Diversity Awards.”↗
23 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“This morning I attended a Turn2Us event to understand more about experiences of the Jobcentre. For employment reforms to support people into work, the Jobcentre must build trust, confidence and ambition.”↗
22 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“People want someone who understands their lives and Andy Burnham does that. He speaks to people's aspirations and needs and that's why he won so big in Makerfield and can do the same across our communities.”↗
22 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The country needs real transformative Labour policies. It's time to elect a new Labour Leader and PM who can rebuild Labour's broad church and regain voters' trust. We will do that by building a country where everyone can afford a good life and has the opportunity to thrive.”↗
19 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“I spoke to BBC Tees about Andy Burnham's election and how Labour is reaching a pivotal point to turn things around. We need to talk about and then deliver on the people's priorities to do so.”↗
19 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“I am absolutely delighted at Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield. Not only is it brilliant news for the people in his constituency, but it’s also great news for the entire country.”↗
18 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentangry“Matt Vickers got this about as badly wrong as it’s possible to get, and he should apologise and grow up - sadly he will do neither. It says a great deal about him. northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...”↗
17 Jun 2026Otherangry“This event should never have gone ahead. Now there is a prima facie case that people were advertising land in illegal settlements contrary to law. Referring this to the ASA is wholly inappropriate and completely inadequate. The government needs to act.”↗
17 Jun 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“The govt is right to reject the proposed bailout of Thames Water. I urge the govt to go further and to champion public ownership of water, in the public interest. Customers should not pay the price for the private bailout. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
17 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“You can read the Ministerial Statement 'Update on Insourcing' here: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...”↗
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Sources & methodology
SourceBluesky / AT Protocol API · author feed. Each post links to the original on bsky.app.
VerificationOnly handles linked from the MP’s own published list are ingested. Self-declared or unverified handles aren’t included.
ClassificationEach post is LLM-classified for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling), then for tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
WindowThe 60-day summary above; the list covers all classified substantive posts.