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Bluesky — Coghlan.

Every substantive Bluesky post by Chris Coghlan, 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
@chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
93posts
86substantive
neutralvoice · measured ↘ falling

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
  • government7
  • local authorities5
  • Government5
Most supports
  • Liberal Democrats4
  • Ed Davey4
Top topics
  • Education27 postscritical
  • Defence & Security13 postscritical
  • Local Government10 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
30 Jun 2026Local Governmentangry“I am furious that they continue to ignore my appeals, and those of residents, to put in safety measures to prevent further accidents. 3/4”↗
30 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“The junction is needed, but it also needs to be safe. I have raised concerns about the junction’s safety ever since, writing to both the council and the developers several times. 2/4”↗
30 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“The design of the junction on Meath Green Lane was approved by Surrey County Council and subject to their safety audit before it opened. The original planning papers make clear that the junction was always intended for all through traffic (no right/left turns). 1/4”↗
30 Jun 2026Educationempathetic“ This has increased from over 1,800 the previous year. The consequences of this can be devasting, with parents often giving up work and children missing out on months of vital support and access to education, while their mental health deteriorates. 2/2”↗
30 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“The BBC spoke with Ed Davey about what we’ll do differently on SEND in Surrey when we take over next year. They reported that nearly 2,000 Surrey children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) attended school for less than 65% of the 24/25 academic year. 1/2”↗
25 Jun 2026Agriculture & Rural Economymeasured“It was great to meet with local members of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to discuss issues affecting farmers such as rural crime and increased fertiliser costs and the family farm tax.”↗
24 Jun 2026Educationempathetic“Bryn has autism and ADHD. He wants to go to school but has not been given the specialist school placement he needs despite securing an EHCP. The BBC has reported multiple families who say Surrey County Council have failed to secure suitable placements for their children leaving them out of school:”↗
19 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Read the letters here: https://www.chriscoghlan.org/news/article/chris-calls-on-government-to-commit-to-defence-bonds 3/3”↗
19 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“I challenged the government on this and have written to the former Defence Secretary and Labour leadership contenders, alongside other Lib Dem MPs, urging them to commit to this.  2/3”↗
19 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“As it stands, the Defence Investment Plan is a chronic missed opportunity and lacks ambition. Investing in defence bonds would be a powerful way to increase R&D, address our national security needs and raise economic growth. 1/3”↗
17 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“We have some way to go, but he had helpful advice on how we can progress all these issues with his department and the train companies. 2/2”↗
17 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“I met with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy about a Dorking fast train, step-free access at Bookham and Dorking Deepdene stations and price rises from contactless tickets. 1/2”↗
16 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“Hi Stephanie, I hosted an event in Horley in March at the Baptist Church which was opposite a bus stop. I'm sorry that this one isn't accessible for you. I will be in Dorking (date TBC) in the Autumn which has more accessible transport links.”↗
11 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“South Western Railway are holding a series of in-person early engagement events on a timetable refresh. This is to gather initial feedback ahead of the official consultation this Autumn. Find upcoming events here: www.southwesterntimetable.com/events .”↗
11 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Draghi has called for the EU countries to borrow jointly for defence R&D to drive defence and growth, if it is good enough for the EU, why isn’t it good enough for us? 3/3”↗
11 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“As it stands the Defence Investment Plan is chronic missed opportunity both to address our national security needs and use defence R&D as an engine for growth. 2/3”↗
11 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“It is not surprising that the Defence Secretary has resigned today blaming the Treasury. Yesterday I challenged Lucy Rigby, the Chancellor’s deputy, about the alarming lack of ambition in the Defence Investment Plan. 1/3”↗
10 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“Report a wildlife crime here: www.surrey.police.uk/advice/advic... Read Mole Valley District Council’s statement here: news.molevalley.gov.uk/statement-on... 3/3”↗
10 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“Protecting wildlife and biodiversity is incredibly important so I encourage anyone with evidence to please contact Surrey Police directly as this is a police matter. I will update as soon as I hear more information. 2/3”↗
10 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“I am aware of ongoing concerns surrounding the possibility of nesting swifts at Regent House in Dorking. I am speaking directly with Mole Valley Council and the police to see if planning conditions were breached. 1/3”↗
10 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“I challenged Lucia Retter from RAND on whether defence procurement was completely broken and should be stripped from the MOD and started again.”↗
9 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentempathetic“Ed Davey and I are calling on the Greek authorities to complete their investigation, with the Foreign Office’s support, into my constituent, Hannah Byrne’s tragic death in Corfu in 2023. We spoke to the BBC about this. ”↗
9 Jun 2026Defence & Securityempathetic“Ed Davey and I met with Hannah’s family, spoke with the BBC, and called on the Greek authorities to complete their investigation and the Foreign Office to support so her family can finally get answers and grieve their daughter. 2/2”↗
9 Jun 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“Hannah Byrne, from Horley, tragically lost her life on the first night of her holiday in Corfu aged 22. An inquest into her death was delayed for a fifth time because the Greek police still haven’t finished their investigation three years later. 1/2”↗
5 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“This delivers on my commitment to put SEND parents in charge of SEND in East Surrey when they take over in April. 3/3”↗
5 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“I’m so proud that five of our new Councillors in East Surrey are SEND parents including Caroline Joseph, who is leading on SEND working with Ashley Tilling, who is a former teacher and leading Children’s Services. 2/3”↗
5 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“This morning, parents of children with SEND met with Ed Davey and the leadership for the new East and West Surrey Councils. The new councils have an enormous responsibility to improve the lives of so many Surrey families. 1/3”↗
1 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Read more here: ”↗
1 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“The UK has sanctioned Kyrgyz officials who were allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions after I wrote a letter alongside other MPs, urging action. The cryptocurrency A7A5 was used as a loophole to fund Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine. 1/2”↗
30 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“📍Leigh Village Hall, Bunce Common Road, Leigh, RH2 8NP.  This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours. Whether you have something specific to raise or just want to be part of the conversation, I’d be very glad to see you there. 2/2”↗
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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.