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Bluesky — Darling.

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.

WhenTopicTonePost
20 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“With temperatures set to rise, @RSPCA_official is reminding dog owners to take extra care to protect their pets' welfare. Never leave a dog in a car on a hot day and always be careful around walking them during spells of warm weather. More advice 👇 bit.ly/DDIHC23 bit.ly/DDOHW23”↗
19 May 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“Young people should have a say concerning the proposed Social Media Ban and other legislation on digital policy. I met with members of the Youth Town Hall Yesterday, supported by FlippGen, to discuss their recommendations for social media policy for young people.”↗
19 May 2026Social Caremeasured“With the Independent Pensions Commission's interim report being published today, I met with them yesterday to discuss current issues with pensions adequacy, including the gender pensions gap and the costs for renters in retirement.”↗
19 May 2026Educationcelebratory“Students at Brunel School have opened a new cafe, which they have designed and decorated as their construction work experience. I really enjoyed officially opening the cafe on Friday and talking to students about politics.”↗
18 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Torbay is one of the most deprived local authorities in the South West. This can be particularly challenging for our young people. Today I attended a Parliamentary meeting for Coastal Communities to talk about the experiences of young people in those communities.”↗
18 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“At my latest pop-up surgery at Tesco in Paignton town centre, issues raised with me included: antisocial behaviour in the town centre, potholes and dentistry in Torbay. We have seen massive cuts to support services and policing over many years, and we are still suffering from antisocial behaviour.”↗
18 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“The RNLI do an amazing job saving lives at sea with lifeboats and lifeguards. It was great to be able to support their stall at the Offshore Bay Festival. Thanks for all your amazing work.”↗
17 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Challenges around mental health services, inconsistency of care from our hospital and a postcode lottery from our Integrated Care Board are all issues that were raised at my latest surgery in Paignton yesterday. You can reach out at steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk or call our team on 07908 349347.”↗
17 May 2026Social Carecelebratory“I'm proud to support @fosteringnet's Foster Care Fortnight campaign, raising awareness of the every day realities of fostering. We urgently need 6,000 more foster carers across the UK to support children and young people to thrive. Find out more: www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/for-carers/b...”↗
16 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Eat that Frog! do amazing work here in Torbay. It was then great to meet with Lucy Lewis from Build Torbay as well as five young people who Eat that Frog! are helping to build their confidence with work in the construction industry.”↗
16 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Cash withdrawals from Post Offices in Torbay are higher than the national average, we should protect Access to Cash for small businesses, and for vulnerable society members. The Lib Dems want to introduce a national financial inclusion strategy to protect access to cash. #Torbay”↗
15 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“The Green Wave initiative at Abbey School, led by Edith and Brett, supports the work of Horatio's Garden, which creates and maintains accessible gardens in NHS Spinal Injury Centres. Good luck Brett and Edith! edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...”↗
15 May 2026Housing & Planningempathetic“It was concerning to hear about the problems faced by parents with overcrowding and poor maintenance in their housing at the Community Cafe at Barton Church this morning. Families are having to put up with situations that would not be out of place in a Dickens novel.”↗
14 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“The UK School Dog of the Year Awards yesterday celebrated the dogs who make learning calmer and easier. It was great to attend and deliver a speech about how important dogs are to children's wellbeing and happiness. Congratulations to all the winners and their teams. #Dogs #Animals”↗
14 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Sound Communities do amazing work in Torbay, supporting young people and helping them develop confidence as well as useful skills in the creative industries. I really enjoyed meeting with Grace and Daisy from Sound Communities earlier this week and hearing about their Boom Bus.”↗
13 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Following the recent closure of the TG Jones store in Union Street, Post Office are currently advertising for existing or new businesses to apply to operate a post office in Torquay. Interested parties should register their interest using the link here: runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/torqu...”↗
13 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“#InternationalNursesDay I'm proud to support nursing staff across the world, including here in Torbay. Thank you for the skill, dedication and professionalism you show every day.”↗
13 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Shoplifting continues to be a significant issue in our shops. I met recently with Kevin, the manager of the Tesco express on Victoria Street. Kevin is concerned about a recent uptick in theft in Paignton town centre. I have raised this with the police, and I am reaching out to other businesses.”↗
12 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Let’s get everyone in Torbay joining in UK Parliament Week (23-29 November)! It’s a great way to find out more about @UKParliament, democracy and how to get involved! Sign up for your free all-new #UKPW resource kit at ukparliamentweek.org”↗
11 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Andys Man Club Paignton and Torquay are peer to peer support groups for any man aged 18+ 👌 They are free, confidential and non-judgemental spaces to enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit and get things off your chest 💚 Where? andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/ When? 7pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays)”↗
10 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“If you’re showing up for young people as a provider of youth work, make sure your work shows up on the Census map by completing the survey: survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91060040/... By completing the Census, you will provide essential data to help policymakers committed to strengthening the youth sector”↗
9 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“More than 80% of people have little or no knowledge of bladder cancer symptoms. - Red, pink, orange or brown pee - Increased urgency or frequency - Persistent UTIs Contact your GP or 111 if you notice a change.”↗
9 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Offshore Bays Festival is fast becoming a regular staple of what makes Torbay special, raising funds for the RNLI as well as hosting many incredible organisations from across the Bay. Do come and support this event this weekend. #Torquay #Torbay #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay”↗
9 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was a pleasure to meet up with Jo and other members of the Oldway Gardens Group, who are today holding an Open Garden in support of Rowcroft Hospice. Garden Tours are available at 11.15am and 1.15pm, and Picture Presentations at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. There is also a raffle & refreshments.”↗
8 May 2026Transportmeasured“Multiple parents have written to me concerned about the withdrawal of eight bus routes for students across Torbay. That's why I have written to the schools, the Council, and the Department for Education, to ensure that Torbay students have safe, affordable and reliable means of transport to school.”↗
8 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“The Government must reimburse churches for all VAT on repairs. Having recently been part of the plans to reopen Ellacombe Church, I know how it important it is to keep these vital buildings in our community.”↗
7 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Vanessa Newcombe is the Liberal Democrat candidate in St Thomas ward in Exeter. On Tuesday evening I was out in Exeter supporting Vanessa. It’s usually a tough fight with Labour but Labour's vote has almost certainly collapsed. A vote for Vanessa today will help keep Reform out of St Thomas!”↗
6 May 2026Educationmeasured“International House Torquay is a leading international school where students can learn English. I visited the school today and spoke to the Director, Georgian Martin, about plans for regenerating the high street and key issues facing international schools in Torbay. #Schools #Education #Torbay”↗
6 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Brick Family Connect aim to offer an exciting and inclusive centre for the non-resident parents and family members in Torbay to spend meaningful time with their children. I met with the team at Brick Family Connect earlier this month to discuss caring for youngsters in the Bay. #Children #Torbay”↗
5 May 2026Educationcelebratory“Students at Cockington Primary School had plenty of questions for me on Friday, including thoughtful letters from Year 6 students. I also spoke to students and teachers about increasing pedestrian safety in the vicinity. It was a real pleasure to talk to such curious and intelligent young people.”↗
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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.