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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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7 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“West Calder United is a strong local club at the heart of its community. ⚽ I was at Hermand Park on Saturday ahead of their game against Stirling University, and a brilliant 4–2 win for the team.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“The Scottish Government must act now to restore order at Addiewell and ensure there are real consequences for this kind of behaviour.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“For victims’ families, seeing this kind of behaviour is deeply distressing and it raises serious questions about how offenders are still able to cause harm from behind bars.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“I’ve already written to the Justice Secretary demanding urgent answers, because this simply cannot be allowed to continue in a prison here in West Lothian.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“The scenes at HMP Addiewell point to a complete breakdown in control, with prisoners openly taking drugs, drinking and filming so-called ‘party’ videos from inside their cells.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“Because right now, families are being handed life sentences of grief, while offenders are being handed an easy ride. That cannot continue.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“We need a zero-tolerance crackdown on mobile phones and disorder in our prisons, and we need real consequences. automatic consecutive sentences, loss of parole, and no loopholes.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“The SNP’s soft-touch approach has created a system where criminals think they can act with impunity, even behind bars. That is not justice, it’s a complete breakdown of authority.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“The fact offenders can film themselves taunting grieving families and then receive so-called punishments, that add nothing to their sentence, is an insult to every victim of crime in this country.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“So what message does that send? That you can commit serious crimes, end up in a prison where drugs, phones and ‘party culture’ are rife and still face no real consequences for your behaviour inside.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“Scotland now has one of the highest imprisonment rates in Western Europe, yet at the same time we’re seeing offenders released early and sentences that don’t even add a single extra day behind bars.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“Let’s be clear, this isn’t an isolated incident, it’s the direct result of a system under the SNP that is losing control. Our prisons are overcrowded, overstretched, and increasingly lawless.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“These videos are sickening and they expose a justice system that is completely failing victims.”↗
7 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“Nothing will ever take away the pain this family and countless others have had to endure, but what makes it even more unbearable is seeing those responsible behave like prison is some kind of playground.”↗
6 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“We also had some really positive conversations about the Pride in Place funding, with up to £20m coming into Fauldhouse through the UK Labour Government. People want to see that kind of investment actually make a difference locally.”↗
6 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“The team and I spoke to lots of people on the doors and the response was clear. After 19 years of the SNP, people feel like things just haven’t improved the way they should have. There’s a real sense it’s time for change with Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour.”↗
6 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Out in Fauldhouse this weekend backing Scottish Labour's Jordan Stokoe for the Almond Valley.”↗
6 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“That’s how we build a better Scotland. On 7 May, vote for Jordan Stokoe and Scottish Labour for the change Scotland needs.”↗
6 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“That’s why, with just over 4 weeks until election day, I’m out campaigning with Jordan Stokoe for Almond Valley as only Scottish Labour has a clear plan focus on the basics and fix the SNP's mess.”↗
6 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“People across West Lothian deserve better than poor local transport, long NHS waiting times, and schools that aren’t delivering for every child.”↗
6 Apr 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“I’ve written to Angela Constance, as Chair of the group, calling for clear, measurable targets and stronger accountability from SEPA, Scottish Water and the Scottish Government. People want to see real improvements, not just more meetings.”↗
6 Apr 2026Environmentmeasured“The River Almond Water Quality Improvement Group has done important work highlighting these issues, but progress on improving water quality has been far too slow. With a Scottish Parliament election approaching, there’s an opportunity to reset priorities and finally drive the action that’s needed.”↗
6 Apr 2026Environmentmeasured“For years, local people have raised serious concerns about pollution in the River Almond. I recently visited the River Almond again with members of the River Almond Water Quality Improvement Group to see the ongoing issues and hear the latest updates.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I also gave the Easter scavenger hunt a go with Davy Dewar from Dewar's family butchers... safe to say we gave it our best shot! 🕵️‍♂️🥚”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I met some fantastic stallholders, including a honey producer (the salted caramel honey was a hit, so I had to take some home for the kids 🍯), and caught up with the team from @team_jak_foundation doing incredible work supporting young people and families.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🍪 A big thank you as well to Fox’s Burton’s Companies (Paterson’s in Livingston) for their generous donation of Easter hampers, biscuits and jams, helping these efforts go even further.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🏨 And in Uphall, I met with Shannon Quinn and the team at Houstoun House Hotel’s annual collection, with donations heading to St John’s Children’s Ward and local food banks.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🌼 In East Calder, I was pleased to support Davy Dewar's Easter Scavenger Hunt at J&R Veitch Garden Centre, raising funds for Jak’s Den and putting on a fantastic day for local kids.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🥚 Great to drop off donations at Craigsfarm Community Development Project with Peter Davidson at the Gathering Ground, helping provide Easter treats for families using the café this weekend.”↗
5 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“A real Easter egg-stravaganza across the Livingston constituency this week 🐣 I’ve been out supporting some brilliant local efforts going the egg-stra mile to make sure families and young people don’t miss out this Easter:”↗
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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.