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Every substantive Bluesky post by Gregor Poynton, 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
@gregorpoynton.bsky.social
342posts
270substantive
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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
  • SNP39
Most supports
  • Scottish Labour50
  • Labour government22
  • UK Labour Government19
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament58 postssupportive
  • Culture & Community36 postscelebratory
  • Crime & Policing28 postscritical
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
4 May 2026Educationmeasured“Deadline Extended I’ve already received some impressive applications for 2026 Robin Cook internship. I’ve now extended the deadline for applications until Friday 15th May to allow even more young people from S5 and S6 across West Lothian get involved. 1/2”↗
3 May 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“🤝 Labour's new 'Right to Try' has come into effect, meaning disabled people and people with health conditions can now try out work to see if it works for them, without fear of immediately losing their benefits”↗
3 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“✅ Labour fulfilled our manifesto promise to remove the hereditary right to sit and vote in the House of Lords”↗
3 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Here’s three things that Labour’s Plan for Change has delivered in Scotland this week: 🚫 We are delivering a world-leading landmark smoking ban to stop the cycle of addiction and protect children with the Tobacco and Vapes Act”↗
2 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“On Thursday 7th May, vote for change. Vote Scottish Labour to deliver the new medical centre East Calder needs. 🏥”↗
2 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Out in Calderwood with Jordan Stokoe for the Almond Valley and of course the top issue that came up on the doors was East Calder Medical Centre. Five years on Angela Constance and the SNP promises of “further and faster action”… still nothing has been delivered.”↗
2 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“We’ve got teams out across West Lothian again this weekend supporting Jenny Young for Bathgate and Jordan Stokoe for Almond Valley. If you want to get in touch or have any questions about voting on Thursday email me at Gregor.Poynton.MP@parliament.uk 🗳️”↗
2 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“5 days to give Scottish Labour 5 years to fix the SNP’s mess. Scotland needs change and this election is about getting the basics right, and building a better future for Scotland. 1/2”↗
2 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Groups like this are out every week, so, if you can, get involved or head out locally and fill a bag. It all adds up. 🗑️”↗
2 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“In case you missed it this week 👇 I was out with the West Lothian Litter Pickers on Nettlehill Road as part of #SpringCleanScotland. 13 volunteers helped collect 60 bags of litter which made a real difference made to the local area.”↗
1 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“On 7 May, it’s time to choose change with Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour . 🌹🗳️”↗
1 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Out in Kirknewton with Jordan Stokoe for Almond Valley and the message on the doorstep is clear, people want change. No matter how they’ve voted before, voters here know only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP in Almond Valley.”↗
1 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“If you’re in S5 or S6 and interested in politics or public service, I’d strongly encourage you to apply. 💻 To apply, send the following to Gregor.Poynton.MP@Parliament.uk: - A CV - A 1,000–1,500 word essay on: “How can young people shape the future of the Livingston constituency?””↗
1 May 2026Educationcelebratory“Great to see such strong interest in this year’s Robin Cook Internship. To make sure as many young people across the Livingston constituency as possible get the chance to apply, we’ve extended the deadline to Friday 15 May.”↗
1 May 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“The simple demand that has always guided the labour movement: A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work That is what we have delivered, together. That is a Britain fair for all.”↗
30 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Scottish Labour will get it built. 🏗️ On 7 May, vote for the change Scotland needs. 🌹🗳️”↗
30 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“In Mid Calder with Jordan Stokoe and the team and the big issue that keeps coming up here is the NHS. People are fed up of broken SNP promises, especially on the East Calder Medical Centre that still hasn’t been delivered.”↗
29 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“🛡️ New push on cyber resilience, developing AI-powered defences to protect critical national infrastructure Lots done, lots more to do.”↗
29 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“📈 Services exports have surged by £25billion, underlining the UK’s strength as a global hub for finance and professional services”↗
29 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“💳 Labour is backing UK fintech with major reforms to modernise payments, support stablecoins and unlock innovation in AI-driven finance”↗
29 Apr 2026Immigrationangry“❌ Labour has struck a new UK–France deal to bear down on small boat crossings, deploying around 1,100 personnel and making funding conditional on results”↗
29 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“🔌 Labour is overhauling Ofgem to protect billpayers, with powers to ban bonuses for failing energy bosses and deliver faster compensation”↗
29 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“Labour’s Plan for Change is delivering for the Livingston constituency ⤵️ ⚡ Labour is acting to cut energy bills and boost energy security, breaking the link between gas and electricity prices and accelerating clean, homegrown power”↗
29 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“With over £700m of UK Labour Government investment going into advanced manufacturing, including support through the DRIVE35 programme, companies like this can grow, create high-skilled jobs and lead the industries of tomorrow. West Lothian is right at the heart of that future.”↗
29 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“Cutting-edge innovation is happening right here in the Livingston constituency. I visited CellMine at Kirkton Campus and how they’re developing technology to recover lithium from used batteries which is a key part of the UK’s clean energy future.”↗
28 Apr 2026Environmentmeasured“There’s still time to get involved, even one bag makes a difference. ♻️🗑️”↗
28 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“This is community spirit in action. People giving up their time to take pride in where we live and protect our environment. A big thank you to everyone who took part (and to Davina for keeping everyone fuelled with tea and coffee!).”↗
28 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Out with the brilliant West Lothian Litter Pickers on Nettlehill Road as part of #SpringCleanScotland 🧹 They had 13 volunteers and managed to collect 60 bags of litter which made aa huge difference made to the local area which is now looking spotless.”↗
28 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“International Workers’ Memorial Day is the day we remember all of those who died because of work, and continue our commitment to make work safer. #IWMD”↗
28 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day. It is the day to remember all those people who went to work, and never came home. It honours everyone who has died simply in the course of, and as a result of, doing their job. Hundreds of people die every year in the UK because of work.”↗
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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.