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Every substantive Bluesky post by Gregor Poynton, 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
@gregorpoynton.bsky.social
465posts
410substantive
supportivevoice · celebratory → steady

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
  • SNP Scottish Government19
Most supports
  • Labour government39
  • UK Labour Government29
  • Police Scotland17
Top topics
  • Culture & Community65 postscelebratory
  • Economy & Jobs (General)60 postscelebratory
  • Local Government54 postssupportive
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
5 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“2 days to go to vote for the change Scotland needs 🗳️”↗
5 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“On Thursday, people here have the chance to choose change and many are ready to back Scottish Labour to deliver it. 🗳️🌹”↗
5 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Time and again, people are saying they want a Scottish Government focused on the basics: improving attainment in our schools, cutting NHS waiting lists, and finally fixing our roads. After 19 years in power, the SNP have lost their way.”↗
5 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“ Less than 48 hours until polls open at 7am on Thursday. I’ve been out in Murieston with Jordan Stokoe, our brilliant candidate and the message from people couldn’t be clearer.”↗
4 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“After nearly 20 years in power, the SNP are still not getting them right. On Thursday, we have the chance to change that, to end two decades of SNP government and deny them another five years. What will get us over the line is people choosing change and voting Scottish Labour on Thursday.”↗
4 May 2026Transportmeasured“These are the basics. Access to a GP. Reliable buses. Public services people can depend on.”↗
4 May 2026Transportmeasured“And while there have been some improvements to local bus services, people are still telling us it’s not working as it should. We need to go further and I’ll be taking that up with Lothian Country Buses ahead of the next timetable changes.”↗
4 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“People are worried about access to the NHS. There’s no longer a GP surgery in Stoneyburn, so residents have to travel to Fauldhouse just to see a doctor. That’s not good enough.”↗
4 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“60 hours to deliver change. ⏳ I’m out in Stoneyburn tonight with Jordan Stokoe, our Labour candidate for Thursday’s election and the message on the doorstep is clear.”↗
4 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“It’s a great opportunity to get paid work experience in my constituency office and Westminster and learn more about the role of an MP and public service. Get your application in as soon as possible and share with friends and family who may be interested! www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...”↗
4 May 2026Educationmeasured“Deadline Extended I’ve already received some impressive applications for 2026 Robin Cook internship. I’ve now extended the deadline for applications until Friday 15th May to allow even more young people from S5 and S6 across West Lothian get involved. 1/2”↗
3 May 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“🤝 Labour's new 'Right to Try' has come into effect, meaning disabled people and people with health conditions can now try out work to see if it works for them, without fear of immediately losing their benefits”↗
3 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“✅ Labour fulfilled our manifesto promise to remove the hereditary right to sit and vote in the House of Lords”↗
3 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Here’s three things that Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland this week: 🚫 We are delivering a world-leading landmark smoking ban to stop the cycle of addiction and protect children with the Tobacco and Vapes Act”↗
2 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“On Thursday 7th May, vote for change. Vote Scottish Labour to deliver the new medical centre East Calder needs. 🏥”↗
2 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Out in Calderwood with Jordan Stokoe for the Almond Valley and of course the top issue that came up on the doors was East Calder Medical Centre. Five years on Angela Constance and the SNP promises of “further and faster action”… still nothing has been delivered.”↗
2 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“We’ve got teams out across West Lothian again this weekend supporting Jenny Young for Bathgate and Jordan Stokoe for Almond Valley. If you want to get in touch or have any questions about voting on Thursday email me at Gregor.Poynton.MP@parliament.uk 🗳️”↗
2 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“5 days to give Scottish Labour 5 years to fix the SNP’s mess. Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2”↗
2 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Groups like this are out every week, so, if you can, get involved or head out locally and fill a bag. It all adds up. 🗑️”↗
2 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“In case you missed it this week 👇 I was out with the West Lothian Litter Pickers on Nettlehill Road as part of #SpringCleanScotland. 13 volunteers helped collect 60 bags of litter which made a real difference made to the local area.”↗
1 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“On 7 May, it’s time to choose change with Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour . 🌹🗳️”↗
1 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Out in Kirknewton with Jordan Stokoe for Almond Valley and the message on the doorstep is clear, people want change. No matter how they’ve voted before, voters here know only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP in Almond Valley.”↗
1 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“If you’re in S5 or S6 and interested in politics or public service, I’d strongly encourage you to apply. 💻 To apply, send the following to Gregor.Poynton.MP@Parliament.uk: - A CV - A 1,000–1,500 word essay on: “How can young people shape the future of the Livingston constituency?””↗
1 May 2026Educationcelebratory“Great to see such strong interest in this year’s Robin Cook Internship. To make sure as many young people across the Livingston constituency as possible get the chance to apply, we’ve extended the deadline to Friday 15 May.”↗
1 May 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“The simple demand that has always guided the labour movement: A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work That is what we have delivered, together. That is a Britain fair for all.”↗
30 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Scottish Labour will get it built. 🏗️ On 7 May, vote for the change Scotland needs. 🌹🗳️”↗
30 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“In Mid Calder with Jordan Stokoe and the team and the big issue that keeps coming up here is the NHS. People are fed up of broken SNP promises, especially on the East Calder Medical Centre that still hasn’t been delivered.”↗
29 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“🛡️ New push on cyber resilience, developing AI-powered defences to protect critical national infrastructure Lots done, lots more to do.”↗
29 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“📈 Services exports have surged by £25billion, underlining the UK’s strength as a global hub for finance and professional services”↗
29 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“💳 Labour is backing UK fintech with major reforms to modernise payments, support stablecoins and unlock innovation in AI-driven finance”↗
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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.