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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
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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.

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28 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“I wrote to Royal Mail last week, urging them to prioritise the installation and get the new post-box up and running as quickly as possible. Thank you to everyone who raised this with me, I will share an update once I receive a response.”↗
28 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“It has now been out of service for several weeks while it awaits an upgrade to an automated system. While this improvement will be welcome once complete, the current situation is causing real inconvenience.”↗
28 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Recently I’ve been contacted by a number of residents regarding the closure of the Adambrae post-box.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“You can only apply under certain circumstances so make sure to check if you’re eligible and get your application in on time. www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/...”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Don’t forget, another key deadline is approaching: 🗳️ Vote by proxy If you can’t vote in person, you can ask someone to vote on your behalf. ⚠️ You must apply by 5pm on 28 April 2026.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The polls are tightening. And here in West Lothian, only a vote for Scottish Labour can stop the SNP.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Jordan Stokoe in Almond Valley and Jenny Young in Bathgate are working hard for their communities and it’s been great to be out with them, hearing directly from people about the issues that matter most.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“With just 10 days to go until the Scottish Parliament elections, I’ve been out across West Lothian with the team, knocking doors, speaking to voters, and backing our two brilliant Scottish Labour candidates.”↗
27 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“All across West Lothian this month, volunteers have been getting out, filling bags and making a visible difference. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now’s the time, even one bag helps keep the Livingston constituency, West Lothian and Scotland beautiful.”↗
27 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Out on Nettlehill Road with the West Lothian Litter Pickers as part of #SpringCleanScotland 🗑️ This is a group out week in, week out , not just for the spring clean campaign, but because they care about our communities.”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The choice on Thursday 7 May is between a third decade of SNP failure or change with a Scottish Labour government and Anas Sarwar as First Minister. Only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP. Nigel Farage and Reform can’t win. Every vote for Farage’s Reform only helps the SNP cling to power”↗
27 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“This election is about fixing the SNP’s mess, getting the basics right and building a better future. After almost 20 years of the SNP Scotland needs change. Change that only Scottish Labour can deliver.”↗
26 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“If you couldn’t make this one please look out for an invitation to the next one near you - through your letterbox or on my social media channels. Additionally, you can contact me at gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk regarding any issues or support you, your family or your community may require.”↗
26 Apr 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“I held my latest coffee morning at Livingston Rugby Club earlier this month, where we discussed problems with education, the NHS, dangerous dogs, and more.”↗
26 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Coffee mornings, street surgeries, advice surgeries and online 1-2-1 meetings provide an important opportunity for me to discuss local and national issues with our community.”↗
25 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Vote for change. Vote Scottish Labour on the 7th May. 🌹🗳️ #BothVotesScottishLabour”↗
25 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“After 19 years of the SNP, it’s hard to argue Scotland is getting better. Scottish Labour is asking for five years to focus on the basics and turn things around under Anas Sarwar. On the 7th May, vote for change with Scottish Labour.🗳️”↗
25 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Out in Howden with Jordan Stokoe for the Almond Valley, speaking to local residents. The message was clear, people feel like things just aren’t working as they should. ➡️ NHS waiting lists going up ➡️ Standards in schools slipping ➡️ Police tied up behind desks instead of out in our communities”↗
25 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Read more here: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/your-world/m...”↗
25 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“Scotland has a key role to play in building a sustainable battery supply chain, and supporting pioneering companies like this is vital for long-term growth. This UK Labour Government will continue to drive innovation, create good jobs, and secure a greener, more resilient economy.”↗
25 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Local company CellMine has secured £877,266 to develop their cutting-edge battery recycling technology, delivering a real boost for West Lothian.”↗
25 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“The UK Labour Government is backing British industry, strengthening supply chains, and supporting high-skilled jobs and innovative businesses. Through the new DRIVE35 programme, over £700 million is being invested in advanced manufacturing - sustaining around 4,200 jobs across the UK.”↗
24 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“After 19 years of SNP control, Scotland needs a different approach. On May 7th, vote Jordan Stokoe for the Almond Valley and Scottish Labour for the change that Scotland needs.”↗
24 Apr 2026Health & NHSempathetic“On the doors in Dedridge this with Jordan Stokoe and one issue kept coming up again and again: the NHS. People told me the same thing. The staff are brilliant. The care, when you get it, is excellent. But the system just isn’t working. Too many stuck on waiting lists. Too many waiting too long.”↗
24 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“It’s a good reminder: if you give young people the chance to be heard, they’ll take it. We should be doing more of that. What’s the best way to make sure young people’s voices are properly heard? 🎙️”↗
24 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“A few months ago I spent time at The Vennie, where local young people were running their own podcasts and putting questions directly to me. They were thoughtful, direct, and very clear about what’s working for them in education and what isn’t.”↗
24 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“We talk a lot about decisions that affect young people, but not always with them. And yet the issues being debated right now couldn’t be more relevant to their lives. Climate change. Access to further education. Questions around smartphones in schools and social media for under-16s.”↗
23 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“I’ll keep pushing until it’s built. 🏥🏗️ On May 7th, back Jordan Stokoe and Scottish Labour to make it happen. 🗳️”↗
23 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“East Calder has waited long enough. ⌛ Five years on from SNP promises of “further and faster” progress, we’re now being told they’ll start planning a new health centre. People here don’t need more talk, they need delivery.”↗
23 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Labour's Pride in Place funding is providing Fauldhouse, Blackburn and Whitburn in West Lothian up to £20 million to support projects like regenerating main streets, improving public spaces, strengthening local services, and building community connections.”↗
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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.