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Every substantive Bluesky post by Ashley Dalton, 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
@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social
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Most criticises
  • Lancashire County Council2
Most supports
  • Labour government21
  • Police and Crime Commissioner3
  • Breast Cancer Now2
Top topics
  • Health & NHS11 postssupportive
  • Education10 postssupportive
  • Crime & Policing8 postssupportive
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

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13 Jul 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“I had a great visit to About the Town on Friday, learning about the positive impact that will be made by the Police and Crime Commissioner grant. ‼️DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2 AUGUST: https://www.ashleydalton.uk/2026/06/16/applications-open-funding-available-to-deliver-community-safety-projects/ ”↗
13 Jul 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“From today, rape and sexual assault survivors will have the right to ask for their case to be reviewed before it's dropped. This is a landmark moment for victims and part of Labour’s plan to tackle violence against women and girls. ”↗
13 Jul 2026Transportmeasured“Update on Dial-a-Ride from West Lancs Borough Council (WLBC). I'm pleased that officers from WLBC and Lancashire County Council are working to identify alternative arrangements and pressing for a sustainable solution. Any further updates I receive, I'll share on here.”↗
13 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“It was great to attend Asda’s Tickled Pink event in Parliament, celebrating the campaign’s 30 year anniversary. I’m working with Minister Sharon Hodgson MP to ensure that the National Cancer Plan delivers its goals on metastatic breast cancer. ”↗
10 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“On Monday, I spoke in Parliament on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. I’m pleased that this Labour government has led an extensive consultation with victims and affected families and that changes have been passed in light of this.”↗
9 Jul 2026Educationcelebratory“I’m thrilled that 7 more primary schools in West Lancashire will be getting government funded free breakfast clubs from September! 🥣 🍌 That brings our total to 15, with all primary schools in our area set to receive one. Breakfast clubs boost parents’ work choices and children’s life choices. ”↗
9 Jul 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“This Youth Employment Week, I’m encouraging employers in West Lancs to check out the government’s £3,000 grant available for employers who recruit eligible young people: business.gov.uk/recruit ”↗
9 Jul 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Less than 1 week left to apply for my MP grant Police and Crime Commissioner funding, for organisations that want to deliver a community safety initiative in West Lancashire. Apply now or share with an organisation that needs to know: https://ow.ly/TcyK50ZlXYB ”↗
30 Jun 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“I'm delighted that my funding through the PCC's MP grant last year has been so impactful already. If you're a not-for-profit with an idea for a community safety initiative in West Lancashire, please consider applying for this funding. https://ow.ly/j7JJ50ZiKNy”↗
30 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Nobody deserves to be abused. It's fantastic news that this Labour Government has published a draft law that will ban conversion practises in England and Wales. This is a huge step forward for the LGBT+ community in West Lancashire. ”↗
30 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Businesses across West Lancashire can now access a £3,000 grant for every eligible young person they hire. Labour is investing in the next generation, helping up to 60,000 people aged 18-24 take their first steps into work over the next three years. 🔗 business.gov.uk/recruit”↗
27 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Today is Armed Forces Day. 🇬🇧 Labour's Veterans Strategy means that our heroes will receive specialist guidance from health to housing to employment, wrapraround homelessness services & veteran-specific NHS support. 📷 2023 Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme.”↗
26 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Spotted in the Ormskirk Advertiser 👀 If you're an organisation with a project that could make West Lancs safer, you have until 14 July to submit an application for grant funding. https://www.ashleydalton.uk/2026/06/16/applications-open-funding-available-to-deliver-community-safety-projects/”↗
26 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“LIVE: The Great British Summer of Savings. If you're one of 11,078 families in West Lancashire, you can benefit this summer from VAT cut from 20% to 5% on a range of family activities, from theme parks and soft play, to cinema and children’s meals in restaurants, and much more.”↗
25 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Great news for young people in West Lancashire 👇 https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26220816.2-5bn-youth-jobs-drive-lancashire-borough-get-new-youth-hub/ ”↗
24 Jun 2026Social Caremeasured“I visited the Liberty Centre to see the work they do with families and children affected by domestic abuse. This Labour government is committed to halving violence against women and girls. ”↗
23 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“🇬🇧 This week is Armed Forces Week. This Labour government is deeply proud of our armed forces and all they do to keep us safe. It was an honour to attend the flag raising ceremony in Ormskirk yesterday to recognise the contribution that the Armed Forces makes to West Lancashire and the UK. ”↗
23 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Since being informed that the Charity Commission are investigating Scarisbrick Village Hall as a result of our concerns, I have been continuing to ask for updates and assurances. Here's the latest letter I've received from the Charity Commission.”↗
23 Jun 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“Great to visit Stable Lives to see the impact of the funding through my Police and Crime Commissioner grant and meet Bertha. 🐎 If you’re an organisation delivering a community safety programme in West Lancs, check out this year’s funding. https://ow.ly/flmy50ZfzXc ”↗
18 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Full details: https://www.ashleydalton.uk/2026/06/16/applications-open-funding-available-to-deliver-community-safety-projects/ If you have any questions at all, please email me on ashley.dalton.mp@parliament.uk ”↗
17 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“Last month, I wrote to Reform-led Lancashire County Council (LCC) to share the concerns about their performance on SEND that were raised at my roundtable. I will continue holding LCC to account to ensure they improve their SEND provision in West Lancashire. ”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Do you want to help decide how the £20 million for Digmoor should be spent? Do you want to shape the local community? Do you want to have an impact for generations to come? Express your interest in joining our Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board today. 🔗https://ow.ly/ooik50ZcJmp ”↗
17 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“I’m excited to share the news that this Labour government is investing in the future of young people in West Lancashire. Our area will be receiving funding for a Youth Hub, to support local young people with their employment, education and training. ”↗
17 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“At a debate in Parliament, I dispelled some myths around metastatic breast cancer including the myth that it is curable. It's treatable, often for a long time. But not curable. If you'd like to watch the whole speech, click the link below and head to 15:36. https://ow.ly/Hyz350ZbJSp ”↗
16 Jun 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“Organisations delivering crime prevention or safety projects in West Lancs: up to £50,000 is up for grabs. Through Labour’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s MP funding, the proceeds of crimes are being fed right back into community safety initiatives. https://ow.ly/Vh4C50Zcjek ”↗
16 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Ten years on, let’s honour Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. Join the tenth #GreatGetTogether 19–21 June 2026 www.greatgettogether.org ”↗
15 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Whilst local people and I are pleased that our petition and other campaigns have forced Reform-led Lancashire County Council (LCC) to keep the Derby Centre open - for now - we remain concerned about potential reduction in services for the longer term.”↗
15 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“If I am not counted, I do not count. I asked Sharon Hodgson MP Minister for Public Health and Prevention, what progress has been made on counting metastatic breast cancer and will she set a deadline for Trusts to report?”↗
12 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“My monthly column in the Ormskirk Advertiser is out. This month is all about how the Labour government is backing working people through flexible courses. You can read the full text on my website: https://www.ashleydalton.uk/2026/06/12/june-2026-ormskirk-advertiser-column/ ”↗
12 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“News of our newly appointed Pride in Place Chair is in the Ormskirk Advertiser this week. If you live in Skelmersdale and haven't already, I'd love to hear your thoughts on how £20 million should be spent in Digmoor. 👇 https://ow.ly/9Oh150Zb2TC”↗
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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.