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Every substantive Bluesky post by Lisa Smart, 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
@lisasmartmp.bsky.social
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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.

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  • Government7
  • Capita2
  • Minister2
Most supports
  • Liberal Democrats2
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament10 postssupportive
  • Health & NHS8 postsneutral
  • 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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11 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“🎙️ Joined the panels on LBC Cross Question and ITV Granada Debates. 🕯️ Joined local Lib Dem colleagues and the Hazel Grove Muslim Association to remember the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.”↗
11 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“🏫 Answered some excellent questions from pupils at Hazel Grove Primary School and welcomed the High Lane WI to Parliament. 🏛️ Called on the Government to tighten the rules on political donations and sort out the mess with civil service pensions.”↗
11 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“It’s been another busy week in Parliament and, while Westminster has been full of distractions, I’ve stayed focused on getting things done. This week I: 📈 Marked two years since I was elected to Parliament and hit 20,000 local issues raised with my office.”↗
11 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“I was invited recently by RUSI – a UK defence and security think tank – to debate the influence of foreign investment and cryptocurrency on our democracy. It is vital for our national security that we ensure that our country is better protected from overseas influence in our politics.”↗
10 Jul 2026Social Caremeasured“The Minister confirmed that the bereavement backlog is due to be cleared by the end of August: buff.ly/p3tfNxL”↗
10 Jul 2026Social Careangry“Pensioners have contacted me over Capita's failings on their civil service pensions contract. Failing to deal with cases, particularly bereavement cases, is leaving pensioners without the certainty they deserve. youtu.be/mQAQX01BrLI”↗
10 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This week, I challenged the Minister for Democracy (and too many other unrelated topics) to do more to address foreign donations, and to limit the influence of extreme wealth on our politics. Our democracy is precious, and it must be protected. #LisaSmartMP youtu.be/6KSoprt8GM4”↗
5 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Cases like this, where a resident got in touch about being a "DES daughter" are very specialist, but being able to raise it directly with the Minister is very important. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #SteppingHill #Health Read the full exchange at hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...”↗
5 Jul 2026Immigrationmeasured“The Home Office must do more to cut the waiting times on administrative reviews of visa applications. buff.ly/L0oi9nb”↗
4 Jul 2026Tax & Public Financesmeasured“Stockport missed out on additional funding this year by just 0.1%, despite having the most deprived area in Greater Manchester. I stood up in a debate this week to make it clear that I don't agree with the Government's decision. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #support Full debate: buff.ly/y90BeUT”↗
4 Jul 2026Social Caremeasured“In a debate this week on regeneration for Reddish, I challenged the minister over the Government's failure to fund social care, which means that local councils, such as Stockport, do not have the money to spend on other essentials. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #support Full debate buff.ly/jqjDKsw”↗
3 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Good to see progress being made on the renovation of the play area at Woodbank Park.”↗
2 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“It was a busy weekend this weekend. My MP surgery, which gives me the chance to speak to local residents face to face about individual issues; Greenstock at Woodbank Park; and then over to the Mellor Church Fete. Hazel Grove constituency covers a large area, and it's great to see so much of it.”↗
2 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“It is the anniversary of the equal franchise – and we're approaching the 100th anniversary in 2028. Parliament is making steps towards better representation of everyone, and long may that work continue. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament”↗
2 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Parliamentary time is always a balancing act, but where possible, finding out more about disorders such as Pica is important, particularly as I know there are residents in Hazel Grove who have affected children. #LisaSmartMP #Health #Pica”↗
29 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“🤝 Challenged ministers to protect our democracy from foreign interference and strengthen the UK-EU growth and defence partnership. 🏳️‍🌈 Questioned the Government on the next steps for the draft Conversion Practices Bill, pressing ministers to finally end conversion practices once and for all.”↗
29 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🎪 Gave the tombola and hoopla a whirl at Lisburne School’s summer fair before celebrating Marple Carnifest with the groups that make our area so special.”↗
29 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“ 🛠️ Popped in to meet the talented volunteers at High Lane’s Eco Repair Shop, where everything from tools to clothes is given a new lease of life.”↗
29 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Despite the warm weather, it was another busy week. Last week I… 🗣️ Joined Cllrs Niki Meerman and Joe Barratt at Woodley Precinct Market to chat about issues affecting our community. 🏫 Visited Ludworth Primary School, where pupils put me through my paces, asking how laws are made.”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Tomorrow is the final day of the Ova the Hills walk, due in to Romiley around 3pm, where there will be a BBQ and music in the square. The team have so far raised an amazing £19k, smashing their £5k target, and you still have time to donate. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ova-the...”↗
24 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was great to meet up with Oliver's Dragons at Carnifest this weekend. Since July last year they have awarded more than £10,000 in grants to local children's projects and to families where a child has cancer. Current grant applications run until 24 July. Find out more at www.oliverbuchanan.co.uk”↗
18 Jun 2026Health & NHSempathetic“He will be running a series of events, including: MBNA Chester Marathon 2026 Adidas Manchester Marathon 2027 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run HM 2027 The 70 Mile Rat Race Wall Ultra Marathon 2027 He is aiming to raise £10,000 for the charity. I'm sure we can do far more. Sign uphere: buff.ly/jEZ6jqx”↗
18 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“I am passionate about improving access to democracy, and improving the forthcoming Representation of the People Bill. I am particularly grateful to the RNIB for their help yesterday in demonstrating the practical issues when voting, for people with visual impairment. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove”↗
17 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“There are too many times when accessibility needs can get overlooked, such as making sure recycling schemes for NHS walking aids are accessible for the users. I asked the minister for details of how they will change things to make schemes better in future. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #Health buff.ly/f9MR7Nm”↗
17 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Delighted to join the Reading Society at Westminster recently for their Read to the Beat campaign. I know Stockport's Libraries will be participating this summer, so head down to your local library for the summer reading challenge #ReadToTheBeat #SummerReading”↗
17 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Constituency news A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe Full story: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...”↗
15 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“It's Defibrillator week this week, and the Resuscitation Council UK are encouraging anyone with defibrillator to make sure it is in good working condition. You can find out more at www.resus.org.uk/about-us/get...”↗
13 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Another local dentists has recently written to patients cutting their NHS provision. I challenged the Minister in the Chamber. The approaches that the Government are taking are simply not effective. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #Dentists #Health Full debate: buff.ly/bfrV2sm”↗
13 Jun 2026Othermeasured“Following questions from residents, I asked the Minister about what steps the Government is taking to improve emergency probate delays, which can have a massive impact at a critical time in people's lives. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament buff.ly/JwLDNNv”↗
12 Jun 2026Social Caremeasured“I tackled the Minister on problems with the proforma that is used to get information from health and social care professionals to support Blue Badge Scheme applications this week: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-ques...”↗
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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.