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

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@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
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Most criticises
  • Department for Work and Pensions8
  • Government3
Most supports
  • Andy Burnham7
  • Labour Party4
  • Labour government3
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  • Jobs & Employment14 postsneutral
  • Social Care14 postsneutral
  • Defence & Security10 postsneutral
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9 Jul 2026EducationmeasuredStudents from St Chad’s in Uppermill are taking part in the @unicef.org Outright Campaign. They have written to me to raise their concerns about the reduction in the International Aid budget.
7 Jul 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryI am very grateful to my team of volunteers for speaking to residents at #AlexandraPark. There is so much support for @bevcraig.bsky.social here in #AlexandraPark. Just over three weeks to go to make Bev our new Mayor of Greater Manchester. #VoteBevForUs
3 Jul 2026OthermeasuredBut other than publishing a statement, has the government written to these businesses, reminding them of their responsibilities and what actions will be taken if they're found to have bid for these tenders, and in so doing fallen foul of the law?
3 Jul 2026OthermeasuredWe have also been in contact with counterparts in Europe and in Australia who are doing the same, and hope that members in the New Zealand and Canadian Parliaments will also follow.
3 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredThis was to warn them of the potential impacts on them & their businesses if they should for these tenders.
3 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasuredor are suspected of having previously been involved in investing in the unlawful expansion of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
3 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredAs co-chairs of the #APPGforBritainandPalestine, @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social and I have written to over 43 UK businesses & organisations that have,
2 Jul 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredWhile debate continues over the amount we spend on social security, it is essential that we strive to create pathways into well-paid, secure work that are accessible to all. Read my op-ed in 'The House' magazine at: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
2 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritycelebratoryA week later, the government announced record investment, increasing defence spending to nearly £80 billion by 2029. That will be £15 billion in new funding for our Armed Forces to keep the UK safe.
2 Jul 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredLast Tuesday, I attended a reception for Help the Heroes to mark the launch of their agenda for change and meet with veterans, ambassadors and staff on the issues facing those leaving the Armed Forces.
1 Jul 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredWe were joined by people who have experienced poverty. They shared their views on how to ensure this child poverty strategy will reduce child poverty
1 Jul 2026Social CaremeasuredThe most recent session of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee was a special joint session with the #EducationCommittee; examining the delivery of the child poverty strategy.
30 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredAs chair of the #WorkandPensionsCommittee I have been keen to highlight the impact that experiences of poverty in childhood have on someone's likelihood to become NEET, and recognising the need to similarly champion disabled people being given greater support into employment.
30 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measuredI was pleased to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social’s views on Alan Milburn’s report. This is welcome attention to the plight of more than a million 16 to 24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
30 Jun 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryThis was welcomed by a cross-section of people, including the #CBI, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @ippr.org and @neweconomics.bsky.social. This is an opportunity to start rebuilding trust in public institutions.
30 Jun 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryDays like these are an important reminder of why our democracy needs to be transparent, accountable and representative. In @andyburnham.bsky.social’s speech yesterday, he outlined the biggest devolution of power to every postcode in Britain since @labouruk.bsky.social was last in government.
30 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured30 June is International Day of Parliamentarism. An international day for parliamentarians is important at a time when people are losing trust in politics and democracy, as populism and nationalism are on the move around the world.
27 Jun 2026Social CareempatheticTreating carers with understanding as they carry out their responsibilities (and sometimes make innocent mistakes!) will be an essential mark of DWP improving its culture. (4/4)
27 Jun 2026Social CaremeasuredI asked the Secretary of State how many times departmental caseworkers had chosen to exercise discretion in applying civil penalties to carers who had mistakenly filed for expenses that should not have been reimbursed. (3/4)
27 Jun 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredThe Carer's Allowance Overpayment scandal is not of this Government's making, but it is essential that DWP delivers justice to the victims urgently. (2/4)
27 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredThe #WorkandPensionsCommittee welcomed Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary in #DWP, to discuss the work of the department. (1/4)
25 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredI was eager to find out how many people had so far benefitted from DWP's investment in this support which is urgently needed. (3/3)
25 Jun 2026Jobs & EmploymentmeasuredWork commissioned by the Committee last year estimated 5% increase in employment supported by programmes such as Connect to Work could result in £20bn in DWP spending savings and revenue to the Exchequer by the end of this Parliament. (2/3)
25 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredThe #WorkandPensionsCommittee welcomed Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Sir Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary in #DWP, to discuss the work of the department. (1/3)
18 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryIt's polling day in Makerfield and every vote counts! Don't forget your ID when you visit the polling station and vote for @andyburnham.bsky.social for Makerfield today! #VoteAndy #ForUs #VoteHope
18 Jun 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredAt Deputy Prime Minister's Questions, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister what he thought all politicians can do to honour Jo's legacy. As she so powerfully said, "We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than that which divide us." #MoreInCommon (2/2)
16 Jun 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryI was thrilled to be back in #Makerfield last week to campaign for @andyburnhamgm.bsky.social. Andy has been an elected representative of #GreaterManchester for over 25 years, he's absolutely committed to the area, and he would be a fantastic MP. #VoteAndyBurnham on Thursday 18th June! #ForUs
16 Jun 2026Culture & CommunityempatheticRemembering Jo Cox: 10 Years On.
16 Jun 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredTaking a preventative approach to social security, and assisting those who need extra help to work rather than claim benefits, is the only sustainable way to bring down our welfare spending over the long term. (3/3)
16 Jun 2026Tax & Public FinancesmeasuredFunding this properly does not mean making arbitrary cuts to our social security spending which would further compound the issues faced by many vulnerable people. (2/3)
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.