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

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  • Culture & Community15 postssupportive
  • Defence & Security4 postsneutral
  • MP & Parliament4 postscelebratory
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23 Apr 2026Culture & CommunityempatheticI will do all I can to support those affected by the vandalism on the Darul Arqam mosque and community centre this week.
20 Apr 2026ImmigrationempatheticThis constituent couldn’t travel until he knew the outcome of his application. We helped guide him through the process and contacted the Home Office on his behalf. He has gone to be with his mother for her surgery. I am pleased to know that she will not be on her own.
16 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredThere are still families in East London who rely of the support and kindness of others. Our faith communities play an important role in providing that. Today, I asked whether the Church will continue its good work across the community and faiths to preserve that strong network of support.
15 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryA £150,000 share of the Creative Foundation Fund with be going to ‘Certain Blacks’ a local organisation that supports artists and organises events and festivals. This is part of the Government’s £1.5 billion investment through the Arts Everywhere Fund.
13 Apr 2026Housing & PlanningempatheticThe cases I help with are often urgent, every day we speak to people in our community who are vulnerable and under significant stress. This flat will be a new start for this constituent and their family, I am pleased that we were able to support them at a difficult time.
11 Apr 2026Local GovernmentmeasuredOut and about this afternoon talking to residents about local issues in West Ham with the local council team. Picked up lots of casework with constituents which we will follow up next week.
10 Apr 2026Social CarecelebratoryThis week, I dropped into a session at local charity, Space4me. They support young people with additional needs and disabilities with work and employment. It was great to join in with some of the session and to hear about Space4me’s impact.
8 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryThe Mayor of London is investing £30million in youth clubs including here in Newham. This is after decades of austerity have seen clubs and programmes disappear. The 'Youth Lates' programme will give young Londoners a place to go after school, in the evening and at weekends.
7 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measuredI recently visited the Post Office Cash Hub that serves East London. We spoke about access to cash, the impact of street bank closures and cash infrastructure and movement. I also had a briefing on how to recognise counterfeit notes by texture and quality and by using features like holograms.
6 Apr 2026EducationcelebratoryNewham College is due to receive approx. £3.1m Part of the Labour Government’s £1.7bn college modernisation programme aimed at creating the best environment for students. The college will be given the flexibility to decide how the funding is spent so it can be directed where it is needed most.
4 Apr 2026Housing & PlanningmeasuredI held a drop-in for leaseholders in Hallsville Quarter with local councillors. Residents were pleased to hear about planned leasehold and ground rent reforms but concerned about rising service changes. I’ve been working with local leaseholder groups and will continue to push for further changes.
2 Apr 2026Cost of LivingcelebratoryWe supported this family through their case with HMRC and the DWP. They will now receive all of the money that they are entitled to. This will make a huge difference, I am pleased that we were able to help.
2 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredMarch was another busy month of helping constituents. From now on, I will also be sharing individual casework wins, showing the stories behind the numbers. Examples of the issues that people in West Ham and Beckton are facing and the outcomes that we have been able to secure for them.
1 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryI recently attended the ground breaking of the new Docklands data campus. London is moving east, and it was good to see an example of this with this significant investment in our community. I was glad to be there right at the beginning, I will keep up with developments.
30 Mar 2026TransportmeasuredI recently visited City Airport with Minister @keirmathermp.bsky.social It was great to meet staff again and to talk about noise pollution, skills development, safety and sustainability. It was also an opportunity to discuss growth plans and their possible impact on residents.
27 Mar 2026ImmigrationmeasuredConstituents often contact me with visa, passport or immigration questions. I cannot guarantee a positive outcome but if we can help you we will. Please get in touch if you are struggling.
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.