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

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@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
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  • Department for Work and Pensions8
  • Government3
Most supports
  • Andy Burnham8
  • Labour Party4
  • Labour government3
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  • Jobs & Employment14 postsneutral
  • MP & Parliament11 postssupportive
  • Defence & Security10 postsneutral
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10 Jul 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredLast week investigators from the British Election Study briefed colleagues on the implications from May's elections.
10 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured- As an executive member of Labour’s Tribune Group of MPs, we hosted our 2026 Summer Social. The Labour Tribune Group colleagues are from the Commons and Lords and do important policy and other work.
10 Jul 2026Culture & Communityempathetic- I met members of the Afghan women's XI cricket team. This skillful, remarkable team - consisting of former players for the women's side - represents the women of their country while living in exile, due to the appalling oppression of the Taliban
10 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured- As Chair of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee I also hosted a special joint evidence session with the #EducationCommittee on deliverying the child poverty strategy.
10 Jul 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredSome of the things I've done recently: - led the DWP budget estimates debate, as chair of #WorkandPensionsSelectCommittee. I argued that alongside efficiency the system must treat claimants with dignity.
10 Jul 2026Tax & Public FinancesmeasuredMy statement on the Timms Review's interim report.
10 Jul 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryI am delighted to have nominated my friend @andyburnham.bsky.social to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister of our country. Andy understands our politics needs to change and that people need hope. No one is better placed to drive that change than him. #VoteAndy #ForUs
9 Jul 2026OthercelebratoryIt is so inspirational to read well-made arguments and to see such passion from the next generation about our responsibility on the world stage.
9 Jul 2026EducationmeasuredStudents from St Chad’s in Uppermill are taking part in the @unicef.org Outright Campaign. They have written to me to raise their concerns about the reduction in the International Aid budget.
7 Jul 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryI am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents at #AlexandraPark. There is so much support for @bevcraig.bsky.social here in #AlexandraPark. Just over three weeks to go to make Bev our new Mayor of Greater Manchester. #VoteBevForUs
3 Jul 2026OthermeasuredBut other than publishing a statement, has the government written to these businesses, reminding them of their responsibilities and what actions will be taken if they're found to have bid for these tenders, and in so doing fallen foul of the law?
3 Jul 2026OthermeasuredWe have also been in contact with counterparts in Europe and in Australia who are doing the same, and hope that members in the New Zealand and Canadian Parliaments will also follow.
3 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredThis was to warn them of the potential impacts on them & their businesses if they should for these tenders.
3 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasuredor are suspected of having previously been involved in investing in the unlawful expansion of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
3 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredAs co-chairs of the #APPGforBritainandPalestine, @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social and I have written to over 43 UK businesses & organisations that have,
2 Jul 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredWhile debate continues over the amount we spend on social security, it is essential that we strive to create pathways into well-paid, secure work that are accessible to all. Read my op-ed in 'The House' magazine at: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
2 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritycelebratoryA week later, the government announced record investment, increasing defence spending to nearly £80 billion by 2029. That will be £15 billion in new funding for our Armed Forces to keep the UK safe.
2 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredLast Tuesday, I attended a reception for Help the Heroes to mark the launch of their agenda for change and meet with veterans, ambassadors and staff on the issues facing those leaving the Armed Forces.
1 Jul 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredWe were joined by people who have experienced poverty. They shared their views on how to ensure this child poverty strategy will reduce child poverty
1 Jul 2026Social CaremeasuredThe most recent session of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee was a special joint session with the #EducationCommittee; examining the delivery of the child poverty strategy.
30 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredAs chair of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee I have been keen to highlight the impact that experiences of poverty in childhood have on someone's likelihood to become NEET, and recognising the need to similarly champion disabled people being given greater support into employment.
30 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measuredI was pleased to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social’s views on Alan Milburn’s report. This is welcome attention to the plight of more than a million 16 to 24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
30 Jun 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryThis was welcomed by a cross-section of people, including the #CBI, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @ippr.org and @neweconomics.bsky.social. This is an opportunity to start rebuilding trust in public institutions.
30 Jun 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryDays like these are an important reminder of why our democracy needs to be transparent, accountable and representative. In @andyburnham.bsky.social’s speech yesterday, he outlined the biggest devolution of power to every postcode in Britain since @labouruk.bsky.social was last in government.
30 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured30 June is International Day of Parliamentarism. An international day for parliamentarians is important at a time when people are losing trust in politics and democracy, as populism and nationalism are on the move around the world.
27 Jun 2026Social CareempatheticTreating carers with understanding as they carry out their responsibilities (and sometimes make innocent mistakes!) will be an essential mark of DWP improving its culture. (4/4)
27 Jun 2026Social CaremeasuredI asked the Secretary of State how many times departmental caseworkers had chosen to exercise discretion in applying civil penalties to carers who had mistakenly filed for expenses that should not have been reimbursed. (3/4)
27 Jun 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredThe Carer's Allowance Overpayment scandal is not of this Government's making, but it is essential that DWP delivers justice to the victims urgently. (2/4)
27 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredThe #WorkandPensionsCommittee welcomed Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary in #DWP, to discuss the work of the department. (1/4)
25 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredI was eager to find out how many people had so far benefitted from DWP's investment in this support which is urgently needed. (3/3)
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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.