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Every substantive Bluesky post by Afzal Khan, classified for substance and tone — each links out to the original on Bluesky. Back to the MP page.

Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social
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  • Labour government14
  • Labour11
  • Erinma Bell7
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  • Local Government28 postscelebratory
  • Culture & Community16 postssupportive
  • Health & NHS9 postssupportive
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5 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryLast week I went to the Moss Side Powerhouse to look round the job fair put on by key groups such as Manchester City Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.👷 There were so fantastic opportunities available - and there will be another fair in September!✅️
4 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust - a charity that has helped over 1.3 million children build brighter futures through its vital work.👑
4 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI met with the amazing singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan during his visit to Parliament where we celebrated how music brings countries closer and gives us all something to enjoy together.🎤🎶
3 Apr 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredI recently met with representatives from Kazakhstan to share my thoughts on how Parliament is used to promote democracy and rights here in the UK and how it can be a model for countries across the globe.🏫✅️
3 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI recently joined MPs, diplomats and community leaders in Parliament to celebrate Nowruz - Kurdish New Year!🎇
2 Apr 2026Housing & PlanningcelebratoryGreat to catch up with Angela Rayner at the GM Mayor Charity gala raising money to tackle homelessness across the city.🏙️
2 Apr 2026Crime & PolicingcelebratoryKnife crime and homicide have fallen to a historic low in Manchester thanks to the work of our fantastic mayor Andy Burnham, Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police.✅️ That's because Labour always puts safety first.🌹
2 Apr 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryOur Labour Moss Side councillors and this year's candidate for Moss Side Erinma Bell have fought hard for more investment in the area - now we're getting it through Labour's Pride in Place programme!🌹 Want to be involved? Fill out the form!👇️ buff.ly/MBzhs6t
1 Apr 2026EducationcelebratoryLast week the Labour Government announced £860 million, the largest ever single funding allocation, for SEND to deliver even more places children with SEND. Over £10 million coming directly to Manchester.🧑‍🧒‍🧒
1 Apr 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryI was with our fantastic Labour Mayor Andy Burnham over the weekend talking about our exciting Pride in Place funding and how he's been delivering for Mancs across our city region.🌹🏙️
31 Mar 2026Defence & SecurityangryI've seen chilling videos of far-right Knesset members celebrating the passing of this law that applies only to Palestinians and will lead to their deaths. The UK must speak up for human rights and make it clear that this law is morally abhorrent and must be reversed. buff.ly/KEGcBFC
30 Mar 2026Technology & DigitalmeasuredLast week I signed a letter to Ofcom demanding that they do more to seriously tackle online misogynistic content aimed at radicalising men and boys - a problem they've failed to properly confront.
30 Mar 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI've written in The New Arab about the Labour Government's new anti-Muslim hostility definition. I welcome this massive step - but now the work begins to make sure this definition works for Muslims in Britain. Read my article using the link below.👇️ buff.ly/mW4ZT7j
30 Mar 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryYesterday @manchesterlabour.bsky.social launched our local election campaign!🌹 A Labour run Manchester City Council will continue to deliver for you - clamping down on fly-tipping, improving our parks and investing in our highstreets. If you value this then vote for it on the 7th of May.🗳️
29 Mar 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryMoss side councillor and candidate this year Erinma Bell joined Manchester City Council's leader @bevcraig.bsky.social to talk about how Pride in Placeis coming to Moss Side.🌹 Residents will decide how to spend £20 million over the next 10 years!💷 Get involved using the link!👇️ buff.ly/MBzhs6t
29 Mar 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryOur Moss Side councillors Erinma Bell and Esha Mumtaz joined me and @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social on a litter pick on Claremont Road - helping our neighbourhoods stay clean for residents.♻️
28 Mar 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryOur Moss Side councillors and I have fought hard to get Pride in Place funding - now we need you to decide how you want £20 million spent in the area over the next 10 years🌹 Get involved using the link below!👇️ buff.ly/MBzhs6t
27 Mar 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryThank you to Prime Minister Keir Starmer invited Muslims from across the UK to celebrate Eid in 10 Downing Street.🌹☪️
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.