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Bluesky — Chowns.

Every substantive Bluesky post by Ellie Chowns, 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
@elliechowns.bsky.social
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  • UK government12
  • government7
  • Government5
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  • Defence & Security18 postscondemning
  • MP & Parliament8 postscritical
  • Culture & Community7 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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14 Jul 2026Environmentmeasured“With three sweltering heatwaves in the UK in as many months, it's crucial every sector plays its part in reducing the UK's emissions and avoiding further climate breakdown. Tackling embodied carbon is key to this - and the construction industry itself is crying out for govt leadership in this area.”↗
14 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“Despite years of MPs from across the House pressing the govt to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, the govt still fails to act. We cannot continue to fail in our moral and legal obligations under international law - Labour must end Britain's complicity in these illegal land grabs.”↗
13 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“I was honoured to sign the Book of Remembrance for the Srebrenica Genocide in Parliament during Srebrenica Memorial Week and to be invited to the UK National Memorial Day Ceremony. To learn more about Srebrenica UK's work, visit: srebrenica.org.uk”↗
13 Jul 2026Culture & Communityempathetic“This weekend we remembered the thousands of victims killed in the Srebrenica Genocide 31 years ago. We stand united against the hatred and intolerance which led to their massacre. #RememberingSrebrenica”↗
13 Jul 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“The scale of pollution in the River Lugg and Wye has been devasting for North Herefordshire, impacting local construction, tourism, farming and more. It's clear that the current measures in place do not come close to tackling this issue - we need a Water Protection Zone for the Wye catchment now.”↗
10 Jul 2026Environmentcelebratory“So lovely to get out in nature to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Herefordshire Meadows and learn more about the brilliant work being done to protect and restore our valuable grasslands!”↗
9 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I've heard from dozens of constituents and NHS staff about the detrimental impacts of corridor care, and about how hard our local hospital is working to tackle it. But this must be supported by national work to repair our social care sector - we cannot fix the NHS without fixing social care.”↗
9 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Renewed conflict between the US and Iran is in no one's interest, serving only to endanger countless more lives, drag the region into instability, & further disrupt global supply chains. The UK must do everything possible to promote de-escalation & bring both nations back to the negotiating table.”↗
8 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“MPs from across the House - including Andy Burnham, in a statement just last year - agree the time for proportional representation has come. We cannot afford to wait any longer to build a fairer democracy - the govt must bring in PR before the next general election.”↗
8 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“So brilliant to attend the opening of the Marsh Court Health Centre, new home of the Ryeland Surgery in Leominster, to learn more about the fantastic resources it offers our community!”↗
7 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“Investment in aid is investment in a safer world for us all - so it is all the more shocking, shameful, and short-sighted that this government has presided over the biggest ever cut to the aid budget in order to pour more money into defence spending. The new government must change course.”↗
7 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“Once again a govt minister has stood in the Chamber and condemned the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, yet refused to take the crucial step of banning all trade with settlements. Words are not enough - we need genuine action in the face of war crimes and abuses by the Israeli govt.”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The government must urgently act to bring in far tougher rules on political donations and lobbying, crack down on toxic misinformation online, and bring in proportional representation to ensure all votes count equally.”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentangry“Unsurprising to see Farage, a billionaire-backed politician who can hardly be bothered turning up to Parliament most of the time, attempting to further distract from his dodgy finances with this stunt. We cannot afford to underestimate or overlook the corrosive effect of dark money on our politics.”↗
7 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Given the DIP has committed more funding for nuclear weapons which must never be used than for every other bit of kit and technology for the armed forces combined, it is absolutely critical to ensure cost-effectiveness and proper parliamentary scrutiny is in place for defence spending.”↗
6 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The time has come for proportional representation. Together with cross-party leadership, I have written to Andy Burnham calling on him to commit to rebuilding public trust in politics and bringing in proportional representation before the next general election.”↗
6 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“Dr Hussam Abu Safiya has been detained without charge in Israeli prisons since 2024, reportedly suffering torture and sustaining serious injuries. The UK cannot stand by in the face of these human rights abuses - our govt must use every available lever to secure his release and the care he needs.”↗
2 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Special thanks to @centenaryaction.bsky.social and Re:MAKE Newport for the sashes and photocall last year!”↗
2 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“As we mark the anniversary of equal suffrage, I'm proud to be the 593rd woman MP ever elected. With only two years until the centenary of equal franchise in 2028, there is so much more to do to ensure women from all backgrounds can lead and succeed in public life.”↗
2 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Small rural businesses like those in my constituency are facing a struggle for survival, with the combination of high business and VAT rates and rising NI contributions placing huge strain on their already tight margins. The govt must provide greater support to ensure these businesses can thrive.”↗
1 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“It is nonsensical to spend more money on nuclear weapons which must never be used than on the strategic investment in defence we truly need - that includes not just equipment to counter state threats like cyber warfare, but action against global security threats like climate breakdown”↗
1 Jul 2026Health & NHSangry“It is utterly shameful that the maternal mortality rate is 3 times as high for black women compared to white women. The government must act with urgency and transparency to tackle those racial disparities and support families to receive better, safer care.”↗
1 Jul 2026Immigrationangry“After years of silence from the UK govt in the face of genocide and war crimes in Gaza, the Home Office is now moving the goalposts for Gazans trying to escape to safety. With the genocide ongoing and hundreds killed since the ceasefire, the UK must do all it can to support refugees from Gaza.”↗
1 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Serving as an MP is a privilege and should be viewed as such by those who do the job – not as a part-time role or a get-rich-quick scheme. We need a ban on second jobs for MPs now.”↗
30 Jun 2026Defence & Securityangry“Utterly ridiculous that the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan published today reveals more funding will be spent on the nuclear programme than every other bit of kit and technology for the armed forces. We cannot keep sinking huge sums into weapons which must never be used.”↗
30 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“Climate resilience has implications far beyond just the environment, impacting the economy, farming, housing, transport, and national security itself. The cost of inaction far outweighs the costs of investment now - we must ensure national strategy for security tackles climate breakdown.”↗
30 Jun 2026Social Caremeasured“Calling all North Hdfs residents📣 My team are hosting a workshop to contribute to the Timms Review on PIP and we want to hear from you! Come along on July 2nd to share your experiences of PIP and help shape the recommendations taken forward to government. More details here:”↗
26 Jun 2026Othermeasured“Protecting human rights in supply chains to the UK is not only a moral obligation, but an opportunity which provides environmental and economic benefits - one which is supported by the British public and businesses alike.”↗
26 Jun 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“UN’s climate chief: “Climate change is running rampant, caused by the world’s addiction to burning coal, oil and gas. But the solutions are equally clear: a faster shift to clean energy – which is now much cheaper than fossil fuels – as well as protecting forests and building climate resilience.””↗
25 Jun 2026Agriculture & Rural Economymeasured“Farmers are crucial contributors to our nation's health, security, and vitality - but they need far greater support and consistency from government in order to secure a sustainable future for the sector and adapt to the challenges of a changing climate.”↗
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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.