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Every substantive Bluesky post by Alex Ballinger, 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
@alexballingermp.bsky.social
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27substantive
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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
  • Reform6
  • Liberal Democrats2
Most supports
  • Labour6
  • Labour government5
  • Labour Government2
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament7 postsneutral
  • Local Government6 postscritical
  • Defence & Security3 postsneutral
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
25 May 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“Take a look at how this Labour government is tackling the cost of living. Real change, that makes a difference to real families.”↗
22 May 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“Labour is helping ease the cost of living for families by making bus travel free for children aged 5-15 in August. Helping parents save money over the summer holidays and ensuring our young people are not held back.”↗
21 May 2026Tax & Public Financescelebratory“Labour has extended the fuel duty freeze for the rest of the year. ⛽️ 💸 This will support millions of drivers and families across the country. 🚗”↗
19 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Casework update📬 My team has now closed more than 1,000 constituency cases in 2026. This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering for constituents across Halesowen. As always, if there’s an issue we may be able to help with, please get in touch: alex.ballinger.mp@parliament.uk 📧”↗
8 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Today, as we commemorate Victory in Europe Day and mark the moment Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. #VEDay”↗
7 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Reminder, only Labour can beat Reform here in Dudley. A vote for the Lib Dems or the Greens only risks letting Reform in. Don't let that happen. Vote for Labour today!”↗
7 May 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“I've been down to Halesowen Town Hall to cast my vote! Make sure you do the same! 🗳️ Vote Labour today for a council that delivers for you.”↗
7 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Today is polling day! 📅 Get down to your local polling station and vote Labour, for a council that works for you to deliver the changes you want to see. Only a vote for Labour can keep Reform out. A vote for the Greens or Lib Dems will simply let them in.”↗
6 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“What has the Labour government done to help you here across Halesowen, Cradley, Wollescote, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Quarry Bank, and Dudley Wood? Vote Labour on May 7th to build on the improvements that have already been made!”↗
3 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Have you heard from your local Reform candidate? Do you even know who they are? It’s something I’m hearing a lot. Little to no contact, and very little information about who’s standing or what they’re offering. Residents deserve candidates who are present, engaging, and open about their plans.”↗
1 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“I’ve seen concerning reports from Hope Not Hate about past social media posts from the Reform candidate in Cradley and Wollescote, including language that many residents would find offensive and unacceptable. This kind of rhetoric has no place in our community.”↗
1 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Why are we still stuck dodging huge craters every time we leave the house? For a council that prioritises road maintenance, vote Labour on May 7th. Look at their track record in Sandwell - they've been ranked the third best authority for road repairs in the country. It's time Dudley caught up.”↗
30 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“There’s a lot of noise on social media about what’s going wrong — but not enough about what’s actually being delivered. Here’s what this Labour Government has already achieved! Real progress. Real change. And more still to come.”↗
29 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Latest polls (YouGov 27 March - 27 April) show that in Dudley, it's between Labour and Reform in the local elections. To prevent a Reform council fuelled by chaos, instability and division, vote Labour on 7 May. A vote for the Greens or the Lib Dems will only help Reform.”↗
29 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I met with Daniel Tomlinson MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, last night to discuss the illegal activity in Cradley Heath. He assured me that this Labour Government is committed to tackling dodgy high streets, and that the High Street Illegality Taskforce will be fully set up in May.”↗
28 Apr 2026Othermeasured“Last week, the Gambling Reform APPG published a new report calling for action on gambling advertising. With advertising now so widespread in everyday life, the need for change is undeniable. Protecting children and reducing harm must come first. Listen to our recommendations ⬇️”↗
27 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Last week, I spoke on BBC Politics Live about the real‑world record of Reform‑run councils here in the West Midlands. On 7th May, a vote for Reform risks chaos and division in our communities.”↗
24 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Great to welcome Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle to Cradley Heath Skills Campus alongside Mayor Richard Parker. Brilliant to see students gaining skills, confidence and new opportunities — from healthcare to AI. Thanks to Sandwell College for hosting!”↗
23 Apr 2026Defence & Securityangry“Important to meet the Lebanese Ambassador with the Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Israel’s attacks against civilian infrastructure are war crimes. I continue to call on the Government to do more to hold Israel to account, so they do not repeat these crimes.”↗
22 Apr 2026Environmentcelebratory“Happy Earth Day 🌍 It’s a good reminder that looking after our environment starts with the small things — keeping our streets clean, protecting green spaces, and making simple lifestyle changes where we can. Every little bit helps, and together we can keep our community a great place to live.”↗
21 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Former Foreign Office Chief answers questions about the appointment of Peter Mandelson. Mandelson was given STRAP clearance, and access to the highest tier of classified information, but intelligence agencies raised no concerns.”↗
20 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Brilliant news as NHS waiting lists continue to fall - down 405,000 since the election. 750,000 patients are being seen on time in A&E. Ambulances are reaching heart attack and stroke patients 5 minutes faster. This Labour government is getting our NHS back on track.”↗
20 Apr 2026Housing & Planningempathetic“Last week, I asked Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook what this government is doing to tackle property management firms. Nobody should experience being ripped off like my constituent Yvonne.”↗
19 Apr 2026Othermeasured“It was great to chair the APPG on Gambling Reform this week in Parliament. We discussed new and emerging forms of gambling and how more young people are being dragged into gambling addiction and harm. A very insightful and important discussion.”↗
15 Apr 2026Local Governmentangry“On May 7th, you have a clear choice — a Labour council focused on delivery and unity, or chaos and decline under Reform. Here are some of the failures we’ve already seen where Reform are in charge. Don’t take that risk here in Dudley and Sandwell.”↗
14 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“De-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz is vital, not just for global stability, but to help bring down oil prices and ease pressure on the cost of living here at home. It’s encouraging to see steps being taken to ensure we’re properly equipped while supporting efforts to reduce tensions.”↗
11 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Watch me speak on GB News about the UK’s response to Russian spy submarines in the North Atlantic. Our best equipment was used to track their operation and Defence Secretary John Healey has made it clear that there will be consequences if they tamper with our cables.”↗
4 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“It was a pleasure to join the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, in Oldbury for the launch of Sandwell’s local election campaign.”↗
30 Mar 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“An excellent street surgery on Saturday in Saltwells. Glad to be supporting our Labour candidate for Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood Jules Singh! As always, we're happy to speak to residents about any issues you may have!”↗
28 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Brilliant to join McDonalds in Cradley for the Great British Spring Clean!🌸 It was wonderful to see the group come together and get stuck in to help clean up our area! Lots of bottles, cans and wrappers were collected. Well done to everyone who helped out 👏”↗
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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.