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Every substantive Bluesky post by Paula Barker, 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
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
116posts
97substantive
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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.

Most criticises
  • Government7
  • government2
Most supports
  • Labour government5
  • Andy Burnham5
  • NHS4
Top topics
  • Health & NHS16 postssupportive
  • Housing & Planning11 postsneutral
  • Culture & Community10 postssupportive
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
28 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“It was great meeting Thom and Trushar from Vantive today. The work they’re doing to improve chronic kidney care and dialysis, right here in Liverpool Wavertree, is truly inspiring”↗
28 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“Around 50,000 people die every year in the UK because of work. International Workers' Memorial Day is the day we remember all of those who died because of work, and continue our commitment to make work safer. #IWMD”↗
25 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Fabulously sunny day on the doorstep today helping out in Knowsley ahead of local elections. With my friend & colleague Anneliese Midgeley MP”↗
24 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“I was really pleased to see the announcement by the Energy Secretary that the government is accelerating the transition to green energy and will be providing help for households on low income to cut their energy bills. Read more: paulabarker.co.uk/accelerating-the-transition-to-green-energy/”↗
24 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“It was a pleasure to attend @lobularmoonshotproject Lobular breast cancer accounts for 15% of diagnoses, around 22 women a day but received a disproportionately small share of research funding. We must address this important issue & improve outcomes for thousands of patients.”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“It's very important you know your new rights. So please do learn about them by joining one of Generation Rent UK’s Renters’ Rights Awareness Week webinars below: www.generationrent.org/renters-righ...”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“The Renters’ Rights Act is being implemented on the 1st of May and is set to finally transform renting for years to come.”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“It’s also vital that the Act is backed by additional funding—both in the short term to prevent closures, and in the long term to meet growing demand. emmaus.org.uk/rebuilding-lives-emmaus-uk-report-supported-housing-act/”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“Supported housing is about more than a roof over someone’s head. Which is why it is vital that the government guidance clarifies that support should mean purposeful activities like training, education and work experience, as well as being part of a community.”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“Those with lived experience are the true experts, which is why I particularly value Emmaus’ approach of consulting those currently living in supported housing about the risks and opportunities this Act presents.”↗
23 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“It was an honour to host and speak at the Emmaus reception and report launch on the Supported Housing Act.”↗
22 Apr 2026Housing & Planningempathetic“Temporary accommodation should be just that, temporary. It should also be safe. We need to act urgently, no more children can lose their lives because they don’t have a decent, stable roof over their heads.”↗
22 Apr 2026Health & NHSempathetic“This is absolutely heartbreaking. Behind every one of these children is a family grieving the loss of a child that should never have died. These children and their families have been failed by our system.”↗
21 Apr 2026Environmentempathetic“This #WorldCurlewDay, I’ve joined the call for the Government to back the UK Curlew Action Plan. The curlew is an iconic and much-loved bird that is now in serious decline. If we don’t fight for it now, future generations will never hear it.”↗
21 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can arise from any infection. It claims 11 million lives globally every year, including 48,000 in the UK. Yet, if caught quickly, sepsis is often treatable. Please take 5 minutes to get #SepsisSavvy! sepsistrust.org/support-us/campaigns/sepsis-savvy/”↗
20 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“We need more truly affordable social housing and we need it now.”↗
20 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“With fewer than 3 in every 100 homes listed for rent in England currently being affordable for those on local housing allowance and with nearly 176,000 children living in substandard, insecure, and unsafe temporary accomodation, we are at a crisis point.”↗
20 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“It was an honour to speak at Shelter’s event on the future of council homes. It was also a privilege to hear from the brilliant Anne Marie about her experience with social housing and just how vital it is.”↗
20 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Assumptions about MS can lead to harmful real-life consequences, from being underestimated at work to being harassed for using a disabled parking space. Learn more: www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms”↗
20 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects more than 150,000 people in the UK. It’s unpredictable and different for everyone. It’s often painful, exhausting and causes problems with how people walk, move, see, think and feel.”↗
19 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Delighted to be a guest speaker at the LCR Labour Women's Forum today alongside Councillor Paulette Lappin & Councillor Beverley Kenyon. An interesting & thought provoking afternoon discussing women's issues, government policy & the importance of trade unions.”↗
17 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Wonderful to meet with the brilliant Dave & Sarah from Stepping Stone this week. The work they do to support people experiencing or threatened by homelessness, helping them to get back on their feet and find their independence again, is truly inspiring.”↗
16 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Fantastic Q&A session with students & staff of Liverpool John Moore's University. Challenging and probing questions from participants, great to see.”↗
14 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“We have heard time after time that lessons would be learnt yet here we are again. So, I believe we now have to ask, is Prevent really fit for purpose – and what needs to be done to ensure no other family is forced to grieve a death that should never have happened?”↗
14 Apr 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“No family should ever endure a loss like the families of Alice, Elsie and Bebe. Or like my constituents, Gary and Jan Furlong, whose son James was killed in the Forbury Gardens attack alongside Joseph and David. These deaths were all ruled as probably avoidable. www.instagram.com/reel/DXHknde...”↗
7 Apr 2026Defence & Securityangry“This is utterly chilling. These are not the words of a leader, these are the words of someone who is very dangerous & doesn't believe international law applies to him. We should be unequivocal in our opposition to this war that has been started by Trump & Netanyahu.”↗
7 Apr 2026Culture & Communityempathetic“Privilege to attend the Candour & Communities exhibition at Anfield with colleagues, Anneliese Midgeley MP & David Baines MP. The fight for truth, justice & accountability still goes on. The families are a beacon of hope & their strength, dignity & resilience is a lesson to all. #JFT97 #YNWA”↗
6 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Thanks to Labour’s Employment Rights Act, today is the start of a new rights. ✔️ Statutory sick pay from day one. ✔️ Paternity leave from day one. ✔️ Simpler recognition process for trade unions. ✔️ The establishment of the Fair Work Agency. ✔️ Greater protections against sexual harassment”↗
4 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great to be out campaigning with my friend & colleague @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social for our great Labour candidate Matt Costello in Knowsley this morning.”↗
2 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Statement on the situation in Cuba.”↗
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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.