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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
Recent substantive posts
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
3 Apr 2026Transportmeasured“Mid Calder street surgery 🚪🏡 Out again with Jordan Stokoe, Scottish Labour’s candidate for Almond Valley, speaking with residents about what matters most locally. One issue came up again and again: potholes.”↗
3 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“More and more residents are telling us they want to see these everyday issues taken seriously and properly addressed, because after 19 years of SNP government, the basics just aren’t working the way they should.”↗
3 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“A clear set of concerns came up time and again, including house building and planning, pressures on local services, cost of living challenges, and the need for better infrastructure and support for growing communities.”↗
2 Apr 2026consumer-protectionmeasured“❄️ You'll benefit from a cooling off period if you change your mind or miss an auto-renewal date”↗
2 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“❌Cancelling subscriptions will be easier”↗
2 Apr 2026consumer-protectionmeasured“🗓️You'll get reminders that an auto-renewal is coming up”↗
2 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“Have you had challenges cancelling a subscription? Well then, this announcement is for you! This Labour Government is cracking down on subscription traps, meaning that: ℹ️ Information will be clearer when you sign-up”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Labour is investing in young people and backing their future right here in the Livingston constituency and across the UK.”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“That’s why a new Youth Hub in our community matters. Funded by the UK Labour government, it will give 16–24 year olds a place to get support, build skills, and take their next step.”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“Young people in West Lothian deserve real routes into work and training, not years of cuts to opportunities.”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“. A new Crisis and Resilience Fund, backed by up to £1 billion, is in place to support low-income households facing immediate hardship There is more to do, and no one is pretending otherwise. But these steps will make a real difference for people across the Livingston constituency and the UK.”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“. The energy price cap is down, saving the average household around £117 . Minimum and Living Wages are rising, putting up to £1,500 more a year into the pockets of young full-time workers”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“We came into government to back working families and improve everyday life across the country. With global uncertainty rising, that focus matters now more than ever. From today, several changes are kicking in to help ease the pressure on household finances:”↗
31 Mar 2026Health & NHSmeasured“After years of decline under the SNP, it’s time to get the NHS back on track, with proper workforce plan, support for staff, and a focus on the basics. On 7 May, vote Scottish Labour for change Scotland needs.”↗
31 Mar 2026Health & NHSmeasured“That’s why Labour would ask graduates from funded places to give back by working in our NHS or social care system for 5 years, helping to strengthen the workforce and improve care.”↗
31 Mar 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Scottish Labour has a clear plan to tackle this. If public money is used to train doctors, nurses and dentists, it makes sense that those skills are used to support patients here in Scotland.”↗
31 Mar 2026Health & NHSempathetic“Our NHS staff across Scotland are doing an incredible job, but too many are being pushed to their limits because there just aren’t enough workers.”↗
30 Mar 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“A clear plan. A fresh start. Time for change with Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour. 🌹”↗
30 Mar 2026Educationcelebratory“Labour’s Youth Guarantee will deliver real opportunities through jobs, training and apprenticeships , and a new Youth Hub in West Lothian will bring together employers, training and support under one roof to help young people get on in life.”↗
30 Mar 2026Economy & Jobs (General)angry“1,200 young people in West Lothian are not in work, education or training, that’s 1,200 futures at risk. After years of SNP failure, our young people deserve better.”↗
30 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Also donated a bottle of House of Commons Parliamentarian whisky to the tombola, helping raise funds for local projects and the brilliant work of St Andrew’s Hospice. Always good to see local events like this so well supported, did you make it along? Share your highlights in the comments!”↗
29 Mar 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Rolling out from September 2026, this is a significant step forward for Armed Forces families here in West Lothian. Read more here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/mp...”↗
29 Mar 2026Educationcelebratory“Service families make huge sacrifices for our country. This UK Labour Government is committed to supporting them by putting money back into household budgets and helping parents balance work and family life.”↗
29 Mar 2026Educationmeasured“Livingston constituency has a proud military history and is home many Armed Forces families. The Early Years Childcare Reimbursement Programme will ensure military families in Scotland receive the same childcare support as those in England - helping parents with children aged 9 months to 3 years.”↗
28 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This Scottish Parliament election is our chance to put that right. Better public services. More opportunity. Real change for the Livingston constituency and across West Lothian. Only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP here, anything else risks more of the same.”↗
28 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“40 days to go ⏳ After nearly 20 years, the SNP have lost their way and the basics just aren’t being delivered.”↗
28 Mar 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“West Lothian is home to incredible talent and ambitious employers. This investment is about backing both, and building a stronger future for our community.”↗
28 Mar 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Alongside the new Youth Jobs Grant, apprenticeship reforms, and the Growth and Skills Levy, this package will help over one million young people and create up to 500,000 new opportunities.”↗
28 Mar 2026Educationcelebratory“That’s why the UK Labour Government’s Youth Guarantee is investing £2.5 billion to support young people into work through high-quality training, apprenticeships, and tailored support.”↗
28 Mar 2026Educationmeasured“Young people in Livingston deserve every opportunity to build successful futures - with access to the skills, training, and jobs that help them get there.”↗
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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.