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Every substantive Bluesky post by Luke Murphy, 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
@lukemurphy.bsky.social
26posts
22substantive
supportivevoice · celebratory ↘ falling

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 supports
  • Labour government7
  • Government2
  • Great British Railways1
Top topics
  • Cost of Living6 postsneutral
  • Health & NHS4 postssupportive
  • Defence & Security3 postscelebratory
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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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13 Jul 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“My very serious concerns about the Town of Culture and the case of Basingstoke's mistaken identity @lisanandymp.bsky.social”↗
8 Jul 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Yesterday, I welcomed members of Basingstoke’s Nepalese community and Gurkha veterans to Parliament. Gurkhas have served our country with extraordinary courage and sacrifice. It is time the long-standing issue of Gurkha pensions was resolved.”↗
1 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“5/5 Labour has made good progress, but must go further if it is to stave off the Greens and Reform. Rebuilding trust requires making improved living standards an ongoing central mission of government.”↗
1 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“4/5 This is not a temporary squeeze in living standards, but a crisis decades in the making.”↗
1 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“3/5 This is the second shock in five years. Energy prices are set to rise again, the cost of food and everyday essentials is increasing, and working people are once again under pressure.”↗
1 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“2/ 5 Following the outbreak of war in Iran, households are facing another shock to their budgets and, ultimately, to their living standards.”↗
1 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“1/5 I co-edited this pamphlet, which looks at why living standards must be central to Labour’s offer, what the public currently thinks and what lessons Labour can learn from the Democrats’ defeat in the last US presidential election. @thefabians.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/publication/...”↗
30 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“Labour must not fear talking about the climate. Done right, climate action can unite voters around protecting what matters now and securing a better future. My piece for @newstatesman1913.bsky.social www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/20...”↗
23 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“On Friday I brought together local nature groups, the council, the Environment Agency, wildlife trusts and water companies to start working out what's next for our environment. I want cleaner rivers, protected habitats and a real plan to restore nature across Basingstoke.”↗
22 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Liz, a local RAF veteran, public speaker and author. We spoke about how we can do more locally to support veterans in Basingstoke, but also how we can inspire the next generation through our cadets.”↗
18 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Great joining @movember_uk and @thedadshift last week in Parliament to Kick Up A Fuss for men’s health and highlight the need for better paternity leave for dads in Basingstoke and beyond #ExtraTime”↗
16 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Proud to support this campaign. The Government's parental leave review wraps up this year. Bold action on paternity leave must be high on the agenda. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...”↗
9 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I wake up every day, as I think all my Labour colleagues do, thinking about how can we push that change faster, how can we get government to go quicker. aboutbasingstoke.com/nhs-capacity...”↗
4 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“We have some brilliant cadet forces across Basingstoke. I asked the Veterans Minister to join me in paying tribute to all of them & how the Government is supporting cadets and adult volunteers.”↗
2 Jun 2026Transportcelebratory“This week marks a major milestone for our rail network, the first Great British Railway branded trains are being rolled out! It’s great news for passengers in Basingstoke that the process of bringing railway services into public ownership is fully underway.”↗
1 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Happy Pride Month 2026 to everyone in Basingstoke & beyond. There is so much to be proud of and so much to celebrate. But across the world, hard-won rights are being challenged. So we must keep fighting for a future where everyone can live freely, safely & with dignity.”↗
24 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Labour promised to recruit 8,500 more mental health workers Labour has delivered on that promise three years early”↗
23 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“❌️ Bidding wars; "no-fault" evictions; fixed term tenancies; excessive deposits; refusing pets; surprise sales ✅ Transparent asking price; valid grounds for eviction; one month’s rent upfront; rolling monthly contracts; fair pets policy; four months notice when a landlord is selling up”↗
21 May 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“Sun’s out, savings out☀️📉 Labour is cutting VAT on kids’ meals, family tickets and attractions this summer”↗
20 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“A week of good economic news for Britain. Inflation is down. Growth is above expectations. The economy is in a stronger position. There is still more to do to bring down costs for families in Basingstoke, but Labour is delivering the stability our economy needs.”↗
20 May 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“🚨 Action on fuel costs: ✅ 5p fuel duty cut extended to end of 2026 ✅ 12-month HGV road tax holiday ✅ Red diesel duty cut by over a third from 15 June Helping drivers, hauliers and farmers with costs. Read more 👇 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...”↗
20 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Raised Basingstoke healthcare priorities with Health Minister @skinnock.bsky.social last week, including pressures on GP access, the case for Neighbourhood Health Centres, and personal care plans, something I have been supporting a constituent on recently.”↗
7 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Out today with our brilliant Labour candidates across Basingstoke🌹 Polling stations are open until 10pm Vote Labour for local people who’ll work hard, stand up for our community, and keep Reform out”↗
30 Apr 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“My thoughts are with the Jewish community following the abhorrent attack in Golders Green An attack on British Jews is an attack on Britain Everyone should be safe walking the streets, no matter their faith We must face down this hatred together www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...”↗
22 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“You don’t fix a fossil fuel crisis by doubling down on fossil fuels. I'm proud the Gov is breaking the link between gas & electricity prices and speeding up clean power at home... that’s how you deliver energy security & stable bills.”↗
21 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Due to the Iran war we’re experiencing the 2nd fossil fuel shock in 5 years Half of recessions since 1970 are due to fossil fuel shocks Our economy, household finances & families have paid the price The solution lies in clean homegrown power we control www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
20 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Hampshire County Council just got £9,869,906 to set up an Experts at Hand service for children with SEND. Hear from a teacher on why it is a game-changer👇️ www.tes.com/magazine/ana...”↗
17 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Great to meet Sarah and Buz from EBP South today. They’re doing fantastic work bringing businesses and schools together across Hampshire - helping young people understand their career options, build confidence and get ready for the world of work.”↗
10 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Really proud of the Goat Boys in Basingstoke taking on Snowdon to raise £7,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. They’ve led it themselves and are backing a cause close to one of the boys. Please support if you can: www.justgiving.com/page/goat-bo...”↗
31 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“2/2 If you’re stuck, not sure where to turn, or just need someone to step in, get in touch. I can’t promise to fix everything, but I'll always try to help. Drop me a message or book an appointment here 👇 www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/”↗
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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.