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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
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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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13 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Coastguard volunteers work hard to keep our coasts safe. The last thing they need is to see their remuneration cut. That's why I have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, expressing concerns about the Department for Transport’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans. #Coastguard”↗
13 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“Applications for the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards 2026 are now open. If your school in Torbay runs a brilliant breakfast club, I’d strongly encourage you to apply and share the impact that your school is making for children and families. Find out more here: www.kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/our-st...”↗
12 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“Are you a regular rail user, would you like to see improvements to the service? If so, consider attending my train summit on Friday the 19th of June. For more details and to confirm your attendance please get in touch with steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk.”↗
12 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“The Department for Transport's Maritime and Coastguard Agency are planning on cutting Coastguard volunteers' remuneration. I have signed the following Early Day Motion to express concerns about removing this remuneration. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...”↗
12 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“UK public toilets are rarely friendly for people who have stoma bags. Drosos Demetriades is running a campaign calling on the Government to set aside funds to make 25% of all UK public toilets stoma friendly. You can sign his petition here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...”↗
11 Jun 2026Social Carecelebratory“Carers UK help unpaid carers with support, information and advice. I met their excellent team again this week. In particular, we spoke about the fact that women often face shortcomings with their pension due to caring responsibilities.”↗
11 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Independent Bookshop Week next week is a celebration of independent bookshops across the UK and aims to encourage customers to shop with their local independent. You can find your local bookstore here: booksellers.org.uk This week I entered a prize draw in Parliament to win book tokens for Torbay.”↗
11 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“Our secondary schools across Torbay do incredibly good work supporting our youngsters. I recently caught up with Alex Newton, the Head of Spires College, to hear how they were supporting students with additional needs and more broadly the challenges they face in an underfunded education sector.”↗
10 Jun 2026Environmentmeasured“10,000 seabirds and 500 seals are killed each year through incidental bycatch by fishing boats in the UK. I attended a meeting in Parliament today with the Wildlife and Countryside Link to discuss protecting Devon's marine life.”↗
10 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Tourism is vital to Torbay. I met with Rachel Farrington and Helen Hill from VisitBritain this week to discuss their upcoming 'My Coast has the Most' campaign to promote domestic tourism. We also spoke about the impact of the tourist levy on coastal communities that rely on tourism.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Bernie's Barbershop in Paignton has been nominated for the Best Team of the Year Award at the BritHair Awards 2026. Small businesses like this are vital to our local economy, creating jobs and keeping our high streets active.”↗
9 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“Students at Shiphay Learning Academy had the opportunity to meet with a wide range of different professionals, including Merchant Naval Second Mate James pictured here, as part of their Careers Day recently. I enjoyed attending and speaking to students about how they can get involved in politics.”↗
9 Jun 2026Health & NHSangry“Torbay Hospital is looking at massive job cuts, despite talk of government investment. I spoke out in Parliament last week to highlight the importance of our Hospital and to condemn the former secretary of state for failing to intervene in the loss of Torbay's internationally recognised ICO.”↗
8 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Congratulations to all the winners at the Torbay Business Awards 2026. It was great to attend this weekend to support individuals who are surviving in a challenging economic climate and actively shaping the future of Torbay. #Business #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour”↗
8 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Devon Partnership NHS Trust, which provides mental health services and more across Devon, are currently recruiting for a NED. Mental health is a pressing issue here in Torbay and it would be great to have someone in the role championing our area. www.england.nhs.uk/non-executiv...”↗
7 Jun 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“Earlier this week, I joined Paignton councillors Nigel Penny and Chris Carter to chat with residents in the area. Issues regarding a social landlord needing to support tenants, littering and anti-social behaviour all featured in our discussions on the doors.”↗
7 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“It was a pleasure to visit Upton St James Primary School and catch up with headteacher Olly Jefferies and members of the School Council Darcy, Cody, Channel, Michal, Millie and Sussanah, to visit their new sensory room. I cut the ribbon to officially open the room. #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton”↗
6 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“I was pleased to visit Mayfield School alongside headteacher Stuart Heron and Morrisons representative Mo Welsh to present a cheque for £9,865, helping to fund a Grid Pad communication device and integrated eye-gaze software. The specialist technology will support pupils with complex needs.”↗
6 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“With Princess Theatre celebrating its 65th anniversary this month, it was a pleasure to stop by and support them earlier this afternoon. They're open until 3pm today so do stop by and have a look at some of their archive materials in the foyer. #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #PrincessTheatre”↗
5 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“August 4th 2026 will see the centenary of the law passed that made adoption legal in the United Kingdom. I took some time out today to film with Marina Jenkins from ITV Westcountry to share my thoughts around this as someone who was adopted in the 70s. #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #ITVWestcountry #ITV”↗
5 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“Listening to children is not optional if we want to improve childhood. That's why I am supporting @ChildrensComm by sharing #TheBigFuture survey. Help raise their voices by getting children to take part. www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture”↗
4 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Devon has one of the highest rates of serious road injury in England when adjusted for population. That is why I met with Greg Allen, CEO of Devon Air Ambulance Trust, to find out more about the innovative IMPACT Centre which combines new research and technology in post collision care. #Torbay”↗
4 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It's #DevonDay! I am proud to celebrate the rich heritage, distinct identity and outstanding beauty of our incredible county. To commemorate this day I tabled EDM 262, calling on the Government to continue to support celebrations that strengthen communities, local identities and economic resilience.”↗
4 Jun 2026Health & NHSmeasured“We need improved access to dentistry here in Torbay. That’s why I have a petition running to improve Dentistry in Coastal areas. I am calling on the Government to create a Dental Rescue Package that brings dentists back to the NHS from the private sector by fixing the broken NHS dental contract.”↗
3 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Congratulations to Kents Cavern, who have been selected as a finalist in VisitEngland's Award for Excellence! This reflects the amazing hard work, creativity, and commitment of this incredible local organisation. Join me in wishing them well at awards ceremony tonight - good luck! #Torbay #Torquay”↗
3 Jun 2026Social Caremeasured“Local providers such as Rowcroft Hospice are making hard decisions about the services they provide due to the Government's National Insurance Contribution hike. That's why I met with Corin Dalby from Fair Funding Now to support a petition calling for fair and sustainable hospice funding. #Torbay”↗
3 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Liberal Democrats were out in force in Wellswood last week, knocking on doors to speak to residents about their area. With all our upcoming canvassing sessions planned we should be in your area soon! #Wellswood #LiberalDemocrats #Torbay”↗
2 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“The Youth Voice survey is looking for young people aged 11 to 30 to contribute their views into life in their local area, education, employment, training, wellbeing and services. The data is then used to inform reviews and legislative changes. survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91044376/...”↗
1 Jun 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“Bathing sites have been subject to more than 1 million hours of sewage spills over the past five years in England. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to make water companies report on spill volume, and to replace Ofwat with a stronger, more effective regulator. #Sewage #Bathing”↗
31 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Some of the issue that residents in Goodrington and Roselands raised with me recently included poor street signage and access to dentistry. It was great to get out and speak to residents on the doorsteps. Torbay Liberal Democrats are campaigning to improve street signs in the area.”↗
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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.