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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
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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 Government30
  • 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.

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27 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“And remember, you don't need to wait for an advice surgery if you need help sooner. Just get in touch with my office today and we can begin working on your case straight away. I look forward to hearing from you.”↗
27 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“To book an appointment, please: 📧 Email: gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk 📞 Call: 01506 243 507 🏢 Or pop into the office at Craigsfarm Community Development Hub before 10 July to arrange a time.”↗
27 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Whether it's the NHS, housing, benefits, immigration, pensions, education, HMRC, or any other issue involving a government department or public service, my team and I are here to help. If we can assist, we'll always do our very best.”↗
27 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“If there's an issue you're struggling with, or something you think I might be able to help with, my next bookable public advice surgery will take place on Friday 10 July, between 2.45pm and 3.45pm, at my constituency office in Craigsfarm Community Development Hub.”↗
27 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“More coverage in the West Lothian Courier this week on the UK Labour Government’s social media ban 📰📱 Pick up a copy if you want to learn more about the announcement, or find out what else is happening this week in the Livingston constituency.”↗
26 Jun 2026Tax & Public Financescelebratory“Admission tickets for attractions including amusement parks, fairs, museums, zoos, soft play centres, adventure parks, nature reserves, observation attractions and more Where will you be taking the kids this summer? Let us know in the comments 👇”↗
26 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“The reduced rate will apply to: Children’s menu meals in restaurants Children’s and family tickets for cinemas, theatres, concerts, shows and exhibitions”↗
26 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“🏫Schools breaking for summer! Most schools across West Lothian break up today and return on 12th August. To help families make the most of the holidays, the UK Labour Government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals and family activities from 25th June to 1st September.”↗
26 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“A huge thank you to Club President Lyn Turner for providing the tops, I’m proud that visitors to both my offices in Livingston and London will see my support for the club and everything it does for our area. 🏉”↗
26 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I’m really pleased to now have a couple of Livingston Rugby Club tops proudly framed in both my constituency office in Craigshill and my Westminster office on the Parliamentary Estate.”↗
26 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was also great to attend their annual club dinner recently and see that strong community spirit on display.”↗
26 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“From hosting one of my recent public meetings and coffee mornings, to helping local clubs and organisations become more energy efficient and cut costs, the club continues to play a huge role across the Livingston constituency.”↗
26 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Behind every successful community club are volunteers and local people putting in the hard work to make a difference and Livingston Rugby Club is a brilliant example of that.”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“If you've got a favourite family attraction in West Lothian or elsewhere in Scotland, let me know in the comments, it might give other families some inspiration for the summer holidays.”↗
25 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“West Lothian has some fantastic places for families to enjoy over the summer, and this is about helping more people make the most of them while supporting the local businesses that rely on a busy holiday season.”↗
25 Jun 2026Tax & Public Financescelebratory“That could mean savings on days out to places like Five Sisters Zoo, trips to the cinema, soft play centres, children's theatre shows, museums and a whole range of family attractions. Children's meals in participating restaurants will also be covered by the temporary VAT cut.”↗
25 Jun 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“That's why I'm pleased that from today the UK Labour Government has cut VAT from 20% to 5% on a range of children's meals, family attractions and activities throughout the summer holidays.”↗
25 Jun 2026Cost of Livingempathetic“Schools are out from tomorrow across West Lothian and for many families that means six weeks of trying to keep the kids entertained without the cost spiralling.”↗
25 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Thank you to everyone working across our local haulage and logistics industry, and to the Road Haulage Association for bringing the sector together in Parliament this week. I'll continue to support the industry and champion the issues that matter to businesses and drivers alike.”↗
25 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The road haulage sector is essential to the Livingston constituency, to Scotland and to the whole UK. It supports thousands of jobs, keeps businesses operating, and ensures goods reach our homes, shops and workplaces every single day.”↗
25 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Over the past year I've had the pleasure of visiting a number of local firms and seeing first-hand the investment they're making, the skilled jobs they provide, and the vital role they play in our economy.”↗
25 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“The Livingston constituency is one of Scotland's key logistics hubs, with many haulage and distribution businesses based across West Lothian.”↗
25 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“From supermarket shelves to hospital supplies, almost everything we rely on has travelled by lorry at some point. 🚛 This National Lorry Week, it was great to drop into the Road Haulage Association's event in Parliament to hear directly from the people keeping Britain's supply chains moving.”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home. I'll continue working with local residents, community representatives and Police Scotland to ensure these concerns remain a priority and that affected families receive the reassurance they deserve.”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I welcome this response and the recognition that these incidents require a coordinated approach.”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“They have also advised that they are engaging directly with communities, sharing crime prevention advice and planning crime prevention surgeries across West Lothian in the near future.”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“focused on tackling the theft of high-value gold and jewellery from residential properties.”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Following representations I've made to Police Scotland and the Scottish Government, Police Scotland have confirmed that housebreaking remains a priority in West Lothian and that they have a dedicated operation - Operation Virion -”↗
24 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“A number of people from West Lothian's Indian community have contacted me in recent weeks about reports of burglaries affecting families across the Lothians. The concern and anxiety this has caused is clear, and it's important that people know their concerns are being heard.”↗
23 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“This UK Labour Government will always put children’s safety and wellbeing first, listening to families and communities over the interests of big tech companies.”↗
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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.