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Every substantive Bluesky post by Ben Goldsborough, 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
@bengoldsborough.bsky.social
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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
  • Reform4
  • Reform UK4
  • Nigel Farage3
Most supports
  • Quadram Institute4
  • John Innes Centre4
  • Andy Burnham3
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament22 postsneutral
  • Culture & Community22 postssupportive
  • Agriculture & Rural Economy18 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
10 Jun 2026Tax & Public Financesmeasured“🚨 Nothing in life is free. On BBC Politics East, I argued that we need a more honest conversation about tax, local growth and public services. We can't demand better services, stronger communities and more investment without talking seriously about how we fund them. youtu.be/bJTb-UDH3qw”↗
10 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“South Norfolk innovation is changing lives. Great to welcome Paul and Max from local firm RD Research to Parliament. After their role in a major breakthrough in motor neurone disease research, we discussed AI, skills, the NHS & how we can help SMEs thrive. I'm keen that the conversation continues.”↗
10 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentdefensive“And the imprint of Hollie is to make sure I adhere to U.K. electoral law. Plus, I do all my own social media. Please check your facts before spreading disinformation.”↗
10 Jun 2026Crime & Policingangry“This was a race riot. Families were driven from their homes. People were targeted because of who they are and where they come from. Words matter. Those who fuel hatred and division bear responsibility too. We have more in common than that which divides us.”↗
10 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentsarcastic“Tell me about it. I despair at the inaction that has become the calling card of the Prime Minister. No doubt there will be a statement about how angry he is and if the companies in question don’t do something he’ll launch a consultation. He’s become the Paddington Bear Hard Stare of PMs.”↗
10 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalangry“To all my colleagues still using X: is this not enough evidence that you must stop using it?”↗
9 Jun 2026Educationdefensive“Because the focus of my contribution which originally you said you didn’t want to watch was about making the tax system clearer and supporting FE.”↗
9 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“So, unlike schools and academies, FE colleges cannot recover VAT on their expenditures. This costs the sector an estimated £200-£250 million annually.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“I'm determined to keep singing the praises of Norfolk's game developers in Parliament. The UK's games industry is a world leading success story, and Norfolk should be right at the heart of that conversation.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Norfolk has a fantastic story to tell. We are home to talented developers, creative businesses and passionate advocates helping to grow the sector. People like Robin Milton have worked tirelessly to champion Norfolk's games industry and showcase local talent.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“These are skilled, well paid jobs that generate exports and drive economic growth across the UK. If we want to remain globally competitive, policy must recognise and support the full games ecosystem, not just the names on the front of the box.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Video games are about far more than the studios and publishers people recognise. Modern games rely on highly skilled QA testers, localisation experts, audio engineers, community managers, player support teams and many more specialists whose work is often unseen.”↗
9 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“🎮 Norfolk has a gaming industry success story that deserves to be heard in Westminster. Today I joined industry leaders at Westminster Games Week to discuss how we better support one of the UK's fastest growing and most innovative sectors.”↗
9 Jun 2026Tax & Public Financesmeasured“But currently we have a complexity within the VAT system whereby Primary and Secondary education doesn't pay VAT yet FE colleges do. That means that Secondary schools with attached Sixth Form colleges are exempt and FE isn't. That's complexity that needs removing.”↗
9 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“If you can’t be bothered to watch then doesn’t that mean that you don’t know what was said? Removing VAT from FE isn’t the be all and end all, but it would help. Let’s not make the perfect the enemy of the good.”↗
9 Jun 2026Educationcelebratory“Young people aren't work shy. 75% of those currently out of work say they want to be in work. They have talents, ambitions and potential that deserve support, not stereotypes. That's why I'm campaigning to end VAT on Further Education colleges and invest in skills. youtu.be/AZLcMblUD4s”↗
8 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Can a non believer support prayers before council meetings? On BBC Politics East, I explained why I value a moment of quiet reflection before public meetings. The important thing is inclusion, respect for all faiths and none, and bringing people together. youtu.be/I4IGGVWbXlY”↗
7 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“Politics affects your future every day. This July, students in Years 11 to 13 from across South Norfolk can take part in my Summer School and learn how campaigning, Parliament and public life really work. Places are limited. 📧 ben.goldsborough.mp@parliament.uk”↗
7 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“I’ve been supporting my transgender constituents.”↗
7 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“I don’t know - they shouldn’t be. I keep saying they shouldn’t be. I’ve left and always say everyone else should leave as well.”↗
6 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentsarcastic“Man of the PayPal”↗
6 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentangry“Reform may turn a blind eye to this horrific language but I will not. I will do all I can to stand up for everyone in my community against these vile actions of Cllr. Karl Catchpole.”↗
5 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Thanks for asking, but I don’t sign EDMs. They don’t achieve anything and I always fear that they leave constituents thinking their MP is doing something when in actual fact they are just putting their name on a piece of paper.”↗
5 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“🚪Keeping my promise in Burgh St Peter. A fully booked surgery with conversations covering a huge range of issues. I make it my mission to hold surgeries right across South Norfolk, not just in our market towns, so people everywhere can access their MP.”↗
5 Jun 2026Culture & Communityangry“Over a month ago, I wrote to #Reform UK calling for Cllr Catchpole to be expelled. Still no action. Norfolk Reform's leader won't comment. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. South Norfolk welcomes everyone. Racism and hatred must never be normalised. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
4 Jun 2026Agriculture & Rural Economycelebratory“🚜 I’ll always give South Norfolk farmers a voice in Parliament. Today I visited Wheatacre Hall Farm, where Joanna & David Burroughs & Lindsay Miller have built a thriving farm shop, café & holiday lets alongside their dairy herd. We discussed SFI & biosecurity to name but two things.”↗
4 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“I disagree that walking through lobbies is bad for democracy. For example, because of votes this week I was able to have a 20min conversation with a DBT minister and with another minister on EFRA matters. Two things I wouldn’t have been able to do with remote/digital voting.”↗
3 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“It’s clear to me that our future lies with the EU. It’s good for our economy, good for our politics and good for our security.”↗
3 Jun 2026Agriculture & Rural Economycelebratory“Better access to EU markets means stronger opportunities for Norfolk. This week I joined @terryjermymp.bsky.social to meet Farming Minister and discuss the SPS trade deal with the EU. Precision Breeding, horticulture and poultry matter hugely to South Norfolk. Rural Norfolk's voice was heard.”↗
3 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Talk is cheap, but important in the digital age. Centrist politicians must call this out to stop the normalisation of Far Right rhetoric. As a backbench MP words are my strongest weapon and I’ll always use them to shine a light into the darkest recesses of British politics.”↗
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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.