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Every substantive Bluesky post by Jeff Smith, 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
@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social
46posts
41substantive
supportivevoice · celebratory → steady

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Most supports
  • Labour government9
  • Manchester City Council3
  • Bev Craig2
Top topics
  • Culture & Community13 postssupportive
  • Education5 postscelebratory
  • Local Government5 postssupportive
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14 Jul 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“The Greater Manchester Mayoral election is on 30 July, and today is the last day to register to vote. Bev Craig has been doing brilliant work alongside Andy Burnham. Let's keep that progress going. www.gov.uk/register-to-...”↗
14 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Good to catch up with the LTA - the governing body for tennis and padel - in Parliament and hear about their Local Delivery Plans for Manchester and their work to grow participation in tennis and padel.”↗
10 Jul 2026Educationcelebratory“The Labour government has given over £4.5m to Manchester City Council so we can adapt our schools to better meet the needs of children with SEND. With training for teachers, new special places and Experts at Hand, we're building a better system for our children.”↗
10 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“To vote in the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election you've got until 14th July to register. To vote by post, apply by 5pm on 15th July ⏱️ It takes 2 minutes to register, so make sure you register before the 14th July and have your voice heard on Thursday 30th July www.gov.uk/register-to-...”↗
9 Jul 2026Educationcelebratory“2026 is National Year of Reading 📚 Great to attend National Literacy Trust’s parliamentary drop-in and encouraging to hear that reading enjoyment and reading daily has increased among 8 -18-year-olds during the campaign.”↗
8 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“The Government wants to hear from people about how National Lottery funding should be distributed. Whether you're part of a local charity, sports club or community group, or simply care about your local area, your views matter: www.gov.uk/government/c...”↗
8 Jul 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Labour’s brilliant GM Mayoral candidate Bev Craig has a strong record of delivery as Leader of Manchester City Council. Her experience means she’s the only candidate that will build on Labour’s work so far across Greater Manchester. Vote Bev on 30th July 🌹”↗
7 Jul 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“The Government is backing the Community Right to Buy with a new £61million fund to help communities purchase valued local assets at risk of being lost. www.gov.uk/government/n...”↗
7 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Great to meet with the Red Cross in parliament to hear about their activity in the UK and overseas. They need volunteers to support great work like their response to the recent synagogue attack. You can find out more about the work here: www.redcross.org.uk/about-us”↗
2 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“To vote in the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election you've got until 14th July 🗳️ If you want to vote by post, you need to apply by 5pm on 15th July⏱️ It takes 2 minutes to register, so make sure you register before the 14th July and have your voice heard www.gov.uk/register-to-...”↗
2 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Coeliac disease affects around 1 in 100 people in the UK, yet 64% remain undiagnosed. I attended a parliamentary drop-in to hear about the cost-of-living pressures facing those with the disease. Learn more about the symptoms: www.coeliac.org.uk/about-coelia...”↗
1 Jul 2026Utilities & Watercelebratory“As part of WaterAid Parliamentary Action Day, I met with my constituent Alexander in the House of Commons to discuss the important work WaterAid do on water security, sanitation and hygiene.”↗
30 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Labour is rolling out mental health support in our schools. What will that look like?: 🔍Identifying children's needs earlier 👩‍🏫Peer sessions 🤝1:1 support 🏫Tackling poor absence Available to another 800,000 this year. Our Plan for Change in action. 🌹”↗
26 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“I attended a fascinating accessible voting event in Parliament, hosted by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), where I met representatives demonstrating the options available to make private voting in polling stations accessible for voters with sight loss. @rnib.bsky.social”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“The next pop-up market in Withington is happening next Saturday, 10am-4pm on Copson Street. Pop by and support local.”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Brexit continues to create barriers for musicians touring in the EU. As a member of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, I’m pleased with our new report proposing measures to remove them - and I was able to highlight it in Parliament. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...”↗
24 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“In memory of Jo Cox, I attended both the Great Parliamentary Get Together and the Great Football Get Together. You can find out more about The Jo Cox Foundation and their fantastic work here: www.jocoxfoundation.org/10years/”↗
24 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I joined Councillor Andrew Simcock for the unveiling of a memorial plaque commemorating the life of the late Sylvia Hillier, a local resident who played a leading part in the campaign to save houses in Didsbury village from demolition in a slum clearance programme in the early 70s.”↗
24 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“Our schools are transforming under Labour: 🧠Mental Health Support Teams 🥣Free breakfast clubs 👔Cheaper uniforms 🚼School based nurseries 📈RISE driving up standards 🌱Attendance and behaviour hubs We’re giving children the best start through our Plan for Change 🌹”↗
23 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Pleased to support #NSSW2026 from 6 -12 July, @youthsporttrust.bsky.social are inviting schools, families & organisations to come together so every child moves for at least 60 mins a day (20 mins for young people with SEND) through sport & play. Register here: www.youthsporttrust.org/school-suppo...”↗
18 Jun 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Manchester City Council is doing great work bringing empty homes back into use, including in south Manchester. Last week in Parliament, I welcomed this important work and the part it plays in tackling the housing crisis.”↗
17 Jun 2026Environmentcelebratory“Thank you to Friends of the Earth Manchester who recently visited my office to deliver their Planet Over Profit postcard campaign and highlight the stronger action to protect forests and tackle deforestation the world.”↗
16 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Wishing my constituents a Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We had a great night at Chorlton Pride's fundraiser Gaymeshow at The Beagle. Well done to all of the organisers for running a fun event for a great cause. Looking forward to Chorlton Pride in September.”↗
15 Jun 2026Environmentcelebratory“I attended the local Withington screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing last weekend alongside local Labour councillors. A powerful and eye opening film from ten of the UK’s leading experts on climate and nature breakdown.”↗
12 Jun 2026Social Carecelebratory“This week is #CarersWeek, when we show appreciation for the 5.8 million carers in the UK. Carers perform skilled and invaluable work but rarely get the recognition they deserve. I want to thank carers here in Manchester Withington for the huge contribution they make to society.”↗
11 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratory“One Hour. Three lives saved. Are you the NHS’s missing type? Book your donation this National Blood Week at: www.blood.co.uk”↗
10 Jun 2026Environmentcelebratory“Good to take part in the Big Paddle Clean Up 2026 with a paddle litter pick along the River Mersey. Our rivers and waterways are important spaces for recreation, wellbeing and nature, and it was good to see how the paddling community is helping to keep them clean.”↗
9 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Funding available for local charities and community groups! A free online workshop with Postcode Lottery on 10 June will offer advice on funding opportunities and making a successful application: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/06/09/f...”↗
5 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“National Fish and Chip Day is back for its 11th consecutive year today, Friday 5th June 🐟🍟 To celebrate I popped into our local, The Cod Cafe on Wilmslow Road. Support your local chippy this National Fish & Chip Day, many of them are still family run and are at the centre of our communities.”↗
4 Jun 2026Othermeasured“Hi Jonah. Happy to discuss. Can you email Jeff.smith.mp@parliament.uk”↗
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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.