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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
474posts
427substantive
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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
  • SNP Scottish Government21
Most supports
  • Labour government46
  • UK Labour Government33
  • Police Scotland21
Top topics
  • Culture & Community67 postscelebratory
  • Local Government55 postssupportive
  • Crime & Policing49 postsneutral
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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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19 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“I want local people to be at the heart of this process, so if you have ideas for projects or would be interested in getting involved, I'd be delighted to hear from you on gregor.poynton.mp@parliament.uk Keep an eye on your letterbox over the next few days 📬”↗
19 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“An important milestone has already been reached with the appointment of the independent Chair, and the next step is establishing the Neighbourhood Board that will help shape priorities and guide investment in the years ahead.”↗
19 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“✉️ These are heading out to residents in Fauldhouse with an update on the Pride in Place programme. This is a significant opportunity for our community, with up to £20 million of UK Labour Government investment coming to Fauldhouse, Whitburn and Blackburn over the next ten years”↗
19 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I also enjoyed catching up with local businesses, including the team at Dewar Family Butchers, who were kept busy all day, and the ever-popular Pop's Pizza, where the chicken chasni special seemed to be flying out the door.”↗
19 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was great to join the celebrations on Saturday and see another fantastic turnout from the local community. From the running races to the live music, there was something for all ages, and some of the youngsters taking part in the races were seriously quick!”↗
18 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“If changes are needed, to work with the retailer to ensure the shopfront is more in keeping with the village and that Post Office services are clearly visible to local residents. What do you think?”↗
18 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“I’ve now written to West Lothian Council asking them to investigate whether the current signage complies with conservation area requirements.”↗
18 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“After discussing the issue with the Community Council, I visited the shop myself to see the concerns that have been raised.”↗
18 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Residents have also contacted me about the appearance of the new shopfront, questioning whether the signage is in keeping with the requirements of the Uphall Conservation Area and whether it does enough to show that Post Office services are available from the premises.”↗
18 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“"How are people meant to know there's a Post Office there?" That's one of the concerns members of Uphall Community Council raised with me when we met at Uphall Gala Day on Saturday.”↗
18 Jun 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Back out in Makerfield today as voters head to the polls. There’s still time to cast your vote, so please don’t leave it to someone else. Let’s make sure we wake up tomorrow with Andy Burnham as Makerfield’s next MP. 🌹🗳️”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was fantastic to see so many people out enjoying the sunshine, catching up with neighbours and supporting local groups. The village was absolutely buzzing throughout the day and it genuinely felt like one of the busiest gala days in recent memory.”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Here's a look back at part of a very busy but thoroughly enjoyable Saturday across West Lothian. If you were at one of the gala days, what was your favourite part of the day?”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“What struck me most was seeing so many people of all ages out enjoying themselves and taking pride in their local community. That's what gala days are all about.”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“These events are a huge undertaking, and they simply wouldn't happen without the dedication of volunteers, organising committees, local groups and sponsors who put in months of hard work behind the scenes. Thank you to everyone who played a part.”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I was lucky enough to spend time in Fauldhouse, East Calder, Livingston Village and Uphall, where thousands of local people came together to support their communities and enjoy a great day out.”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“From pipe bands and running races to gala queens and packed crowds... Saturday was a fantastic celebration of community spirit across West Lothian's gala days.”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“From pipe bands and running races to gala queens and packed crowds... Saturday was a fantastic celebration of community spirit across West Lothian's gala days.”↗
18 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I've written to Police Scotland and the SNP Scottish Government asking what steps are being taken, how investigations are progressing, and what support and reassurance can be provided to affected communities. I'll continue to press for answers and keep constituents updated.”↗
18 Jun 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“People are understandably worried and want reassurance that those responsible will be caught and that action is being taken to prevent further incidents.”↗
18 Jun 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“No family should be living in fear of leaving their home. 🏘️ Over recent weeks, concerns about reported burglaries affecting Indian families across the Lothians have been raised with me at street surgeries, on the doorstep and by members of West Lothian's Indian community.”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Keep an eye on your letterbox over the coming days for more information on how you can get involved and share your views. This is a significant opportunity for Fauldhouse, and I want as many local people as possible to help shape its future.”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“and to hear your ideas for how this funding can help strengthen the local area.”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“The gala was also a great opportunity to speak with local people and community organisations about the up to £20 million investment coming to Fauldhouse through the UK Labour Government's West Lothian Pride in Place initiative”↗
17 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was great to see such a brilliant turnout throughout the day, and an honour to attend alongside Councillor Craig Meek and present Gala Queen Jessica Muir with gifts from the House of Commons to mark her special year ahead.”↗
17 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“From the crowning of the Gala Queen to speaking with local residents about the future of Fauldhouse, Saturday's Fauldhouse Children's Gala Day was a fantastic celebration of community spirit.”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Community councils can only thrive when local people get involved, and it's great to see the team in Uphall working hard to make sure local voices are heard.”↗
17 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“They're also looking for new members to join the Community Council. If you'd like to play a more active role in local life, help tackle local issues or simply find out more about what they do, I'd encourage you to get involved. Find out more here: www.uphallcc.org.uk/join-uphall-...”↗
17 Jun 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“They're currently running a community survey and are keen to hear from as many local people as possible. If you live in Uphall, take a few minutes to tell them: What do you like best about living in Uphall? Complete the survey here: www.uphallcc.org.uk/what-do-you-...”↗
17 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I spent some time with members of Uphall Community Council on Saturday and hear about the work they're doing to represent local residents and strengthen community life in the village.”↗
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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.