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Every substantive Bluesky post by Steve Darling, 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
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
140posts
128substantive
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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
  • Torbay Council8
  • Government8
  • Department for Work and Pensions2
Most supports
  • Liberal Democrats8
  • Torbay Hospital3
Top topics
  • Culture & Community25 postssupportive
  • Health & NHS20 postssupportive
  • Education13 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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15 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Torbay Hospital is the 3rd oldest NHS estate in the whole country. It must see accelerated investment. I pressed the Government for funding yesterday, and raised the fact that the tower block in the Hospital has been like an oven for staff and patients in this heatwave. #TorbayHospital #Torbay”↗
14 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“More NHS dentistry appointments for coastal communities- Last chance to sign I am handing in my dentistry petition to Parliament shortly so this will be the last chance to sign it here: www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/de... This is calling on the Government to create a Dental Rescue Package.”↗
14 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Torbay is the most deprived local authority in the South West. I am concerned that the new local government reorganisation in Devon will detract from the key issue of the regeneration that we so badly need. I asked the Minister to focus on this regeneration in Parliament yesterday.”↗
14 Jul 2026Social Careempathetic“Adoptive and kinship families came to Parliament this week to speak about the impact of cuts to therapeutic support and what needs to change. As someone who was adopted myself, this is very close to my heart. The government’s proposals must not further weaken support for adopted children.”↗
13 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Coastal communities, like Torbay, experience very different challenges to large metropolitan cities. Ed Davey visited Torbay on Friday to highlight these unique challenges, such as the lack of well-paid jobs, which is another reason why Torbay Hospital is so important to us as our largest employer.”↗
13 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Residents have reached out with complaints around the maintenance of the children's cemetery section of the cemetery in Paignton. Local Councillor Cat Johns and I have written to Torbay Council to hold Westerleigh to account to tidy up some of the issues in Paignton cemetery. #Cemetery #Torbay”↗
13 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The Government are currently looking for your opinion on which in-person banking services people really use, and to determine the future of in-person banking services in the UK. If high street banks are important to you can submit your opinion here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/accesstoba...”↗
13 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“There is a new Optical Express in Torquay now, which focuses on refractive surgery and ACES, NHS cataract treatment in as little as four weeks. The Optical Express is offering free eye exams. It is great to have these services available in our community. I was delighted to open the Optical Express.”↗
13 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“If you have experienced an issue receiving second class post please get in touch with me and my team at steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk. I have already written to Royal Mail and the Minister and will be pushing to fix this issue. #mail #post #royalmail #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly”↗
12 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“Safe, Sustainable Travel Torbay hold regular events to help people get into cycling in the Bay! I spoke to Beth Huntley, Bike Mayor for Torbay, about what options are available. On Saturday the 18th they are holding a workshop where you can try and e-bike and go on a short, fun ride.”↗
11 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“I was delighted to help a constituent secure their Civil Service Pension this week, which they had not yet received. My team and I are here to help with any problems you might have, including issues with pensions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk.”↗
10 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“We are fundraising for Devon In Sight! My team, Peter and Owen, and I are racing across Devon. We will be competing against 10 teams to raise money for Devon In Sight, the charity which supports those who are blind and partially (donate using this link: www.justgiving.com/page/race-ac... )”↗
10 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“It is deeply troubling that the Coastguard Agency are planning to cut volunteers' remuneration. I spoke up against this in Westminster this week, and asked the Minister to agree with me that choosing not to compensate these public servants for a task that many of us would find difficult is an insult”↗
10 Jul 2026Health & NHSempathetic“Defibrillators in police vehicles save lives. Defibrillation within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse can produce survival rates of 50 to 70%. In my debate in Parliament this week I paid tribute to Naomi Rees Issitt who lost her son Jamie after he suffered from a cardiac arrest.”↗
9 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“This Saturday St Marychurch celebrated Armed Forces day with a service on Fore Street, with over 130 people in attendance. I was delighted to attend and pay my respects to the men and women in the Armed Forces Community. #ArmedForces #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour”↗
9 Jul 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“After a public outcry, I was delighted that the Police responded to my campaign and backed away from the closure of the custody suite in Torquay. Last week I wrote to the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police Headquarters to ask what investment they are considering so the suite can continue.”↗
8 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Torbay is known as the Premier Resort of the UK, but it is also among the top five locations in England for expertise and engineering skills, with cutting-edge companies including Bay Photonics and Gooch & Housego. For this reason I was pleased to approve the Industrial Training Levy in Parliament.”↗
8 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Barton Cricket Club celebrated 100 years with the opening of their new changing rooms this weekend. These were half funded by the community infrastructure levy from planning developers, and half funded by the FA. It was a pleasure to attend the charity cricket match against Torquay United!”↗
7 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Public governor elections are taking place this summer for Torbay NHS Foundation Trust. These important voluntary roles help connect the Hospital to local communities, and provide accountability for parts of NHS leadership. You can read more about what’s involved here: tsdft.uk/beourgovernor”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentsarcastic“What would you do with £250,000? Whilst I would spend this money fixing 4,400 pot holes, Nigel Farage has blown it on his vanity project of resigning and then re-standing as an MP. That's why I have submitted a Written Question asking how much by-elections have cost the taxpayer since 2021. #Torbay”↗
6 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“This week is Youth Employment week. With over a million young people not in employment, education or training, it is more important than ever to address this issue. You can find resources and tools to help young people into employment here: www.youthemployment.org.uk/youth-employ...”↗
5 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“The building at 62-70 Victoria Street is finally being demolished. The building has been a state of disrepair for years and in May falling masonry caused widespread road closures. The Liberal Democrats have been calling for the Council to finally sort this out and will be holding them to account.”↗
4 Jul 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Antisocial Behaviour in Torbay is deeply concerning. I have been holding regular meetings with senior police commanders and local neighbourhood policing teams and am pleased to report that the Paignton neighbourhood team have successfully obtained two residential partial closure orders.”↗
4 Jul 2026Transportmeasured“Paignton residents deserve a direct route from the town centre to the Hospital, not one that makes you change buses in Torquay. Sign Paignton Councillors' petition for a bus from Paignton Town Centre to Torbay Hospital. www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/si... #BusRoute #Bus #Paignton”↗
3 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“The Coastguard Agency's plans to cut volunteers' remuneration is troubling. I spoke with Lucy from Brixham Coastguard this week and heard how volunteers often work 16 hour days and have a high success rate. I have signed a Parliamentary motion about this: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...”↗
3 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Many of you will be distressed by the news that the Department for Work and Pensions is closing its Service and Support Centre in Torquay, putting 130 local jobs at risk, with no clear plans to protect those affected. I have have secured an urgent meeting with the Minister on this.”↗
2 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“This year marks 100 years since adoption became legal. I want to thank my adopted parents Eric and Penny for everything they did for me. I will continue to fight for looked after kids and families that foster and adopt in Parliament.”↗
1 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The Labour Government must focus on helping our Hospitality industry by reversing their National Insurance Contribution Hike and reforming business rates. Young people often get their first jobs in hospitality but at the moment there are many difficulties for businesses to hire more people.”↗
1 Jul 2026Defence & Securityangry“The new Defence Investment Plan is late and drastically underfunded. Funding for £4.7 billion of the £15 billion package hasn't even been identified yet. Our Armed Forces need investment after years of negligence. The Liberal Democrats are calling for defence bonds.”↗
30 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“The following charities and organisations do amazing work in Torbay. I donate my entire councillor's salary to charity and have given to each of these charities since April of this year.”↗
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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.