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Every substantive Bluesky post by Daniel Francis, 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
@danfrancis02.bsky.social
32posts
22substantive
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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
  • Kent County Council2
  • Thames Water2
  • Kent County Council Reform leader1
Most supports
  • Government4
  • Kanishka Narayan1
  • Kay Salter1
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament6 postssupportive
  • Transport4 postscritical
  • Culture & Community3 postscelebratory
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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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11 Jul 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“Residents deserve answers & a clear plan to prevent further disruption. I’ll continue pressing Thames Water until they provide both. If you’ve been affected by the incident, continue to monitor Thames Water updates & email me if there are ongoing issues not being addresse”↗
11 Jul 2026Utilities & Waterangry“For years, residents in Crayford have endured repeated leaks & road closures. Following Thursday’s burst water main, I’ve written to Thames Water's Chief Executive for an explanation as to why this has happened again despite repeated warnings & calls for investment in Crayford.”↗
11 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“A few highlights from another busy week in Parliament, and out and about in Bexleyheath & Crayford. To find out more about my work in Parliament and in the constituency, subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio or visit danielfrancis.uk/newsletters.”↗
5 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Had a great time at the Crayford Community Group’s Duck Day yesterday. Huge thanks to volunteers for the duck races & range of activities & to The City of God & Lindy Lou Tea Room for their support. Special thanks to Geraldene, Tiffany & Charlie for keeping the group running.”↗
4 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“It’s 2 years today since my election in Bexleyheath and Crayford. It’s a honour to represent the area I love in Parliament. We've seen a range of investment in local schools, NHS services, roads & trains but lots still to do to keep delivering across the constituency.”↗
4 Jul 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Retail workers are at the💜of our communities. I'm proud to have been an USDAW member on the shopfloor & now in Parliament. A huge thank you to our hardworking retail staff this National Retail Workers’ Day for the vital role they play in our high streets & communities. #NRWD26”↗
22 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Please see my statement following the Prime Minister's announcement that he will resign later this summer.”↗
19 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“A few highlights from another busy week in Parliament, and out and about in Bexleyheath & Crayford. To find out more about my work in Parliament and in the constituency, subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio or visit www.danielfrancis.uk/newsletters.”↗
17 Jun 2026Othermeasured“Please see my statement below following the presentation of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to the House of Commons earlier today. 👇”↗
17 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“Our local bus routes to Darent Valley Hospital & Bluewater are under threat. If you want to protect these routes, add your name to my petition today. Kent County Council needs to drop its proposed increased “Bus Tax” to TfL services. 👉Sign the petition www.danielfrancis.uk/bus-tax/”↗
15 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“There is strong evidence to show that social media is making our children unhappy and unsafe. As the parent of children at secondary school, I welcome the announced ban and welcome that the Government is taking action to better protect our children and young people.”↗
15 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“I met with Kanishka Narayan MP, Minister for AI & Online Safety, to present the findings from my recent Bexleyheath & Crayford Social Media survey. You can read the results of my Social Media survey here danielfrancis.uk/social-media....”↗
15 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“Today the Government has announced they will bring forward a social media ban for under-16s. I was proud to be one of a group of MPs who wrote to the Prime Minister back in January calling for a ban, but have pressed for wider consultation to understand the impacts of it.”↗
13 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Congratulations to Kay Salter on receiving a MBE for services to Disabled People & to the community in Bexley. Kay has dedicated over 50 years as a volunteer of Falcon Spartak Gymnastics Club. Like many local parents, I’m grateful for the support she’s given to my children.”↗
12 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“A few highlights from another busy week in Parliament and out and about in Bexleyheath & Crayford. To find out more about my work in Parliament and in the constituency, subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio or visit www.danielfrancis.uk/newsletters.”↗
11 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“We have asked Kent County Council to urgently reconsider their proposals, as no consideration has been given of the potential impacts for residents, businesses or the hospital if there were to be a resulting reduction in services.”↗
11 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“This 'Bus Tax' will see a substantial increase to charges to allow TfL to use the Fastrack busway between Darent Valley Hospital & Bluewater. These new financial demands could force TfL to consider changes to vital bus routes which serve the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.”↗
11 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“I have written to the leader of Kent County Council along with my fellow MPs @jimdickson.bsky.social and @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social to call on the Reform leader to reconsider their proposed 'Bus Tax' increase to allow buses to serve Bluewater Shopping Centre.”↗
6 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“A few highlights from another busy week in Parliament and out and about in Bexleyheath & Crayford. To find out more about my work in Parliament and in the constituency, subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio or visit www.danielfrancis.uk/newsletters.”↗
6 Jun 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“I've written to the Chief Executive of @LBofBexley regarding the planning application for 12 flats on the former Tennis Courts at Old Manor Way in Barnehurst. The application will be returning to the Planning Committee on 11th June, eight months after it was deferred.”↗
6 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Today, we commemorate 82 years since the Normandy landings, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. I visited the beaches earlier this year & paid tribute to those troops. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of all those who fought and defeated fascism. We will remember them.”↗
20 May 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“NEW: Fuel duty will not rise this year. When global events push up prices, working people feel it first. That’s why we’re acting to keep costs down, extending the cut on fuel duty for the rest of the year. This will support millions of drivers and protect household budgets.”↗
10 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Hi Mark, I can’t interfere during the process but I am fully aware of the issues at the start of last week & subsequent actions taken, which party agents & the council will have discussed. If you have a specific concern send me an email & I will raise with the council.”↗
9 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Please see my statement below following the final declaration in Bexley’s local elections on Friday evening. 👇”↗
22 Apr 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Please see my statement following discussions held earlier today regarding the future of VCD Athletic FC at the Oakwood Ground”↗
3 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Been out speaking to residents in West Heath ward this week. It was fantastic to see the amazing post box toppers designed by Bostall Library Knit 'n Natterers in King Harold’s Way & by Teresa in The Pantiles. Thanks for your hard work which I know everyone appreciates 🐣”↗
2 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great to be joined for canvassing in Crayford by BBC London yesterday (for broadcast next week) & by @drrosena.bsky.social today. We’re continually hearing that residents have been ignored by the Conservatives & welcome the investment our Labour Government is providing for Crayford 🌹”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“From my conversations on the doorstep, I am conscious people are still feeling the pinch in their family budgets. I welcome the following measures taken by the Government to put more money in people’s pockets, lower bills and support families.”↗
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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.