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

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@johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social
74posts
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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
  • Government3
  • government3
Most supports
  • Liberal Democrats3
  • Lobular Moon Shot Project3
  • Brolly Brewing2
Top topics
  • Health & NHS14 postssupportive
  • Education5 postsneutral
  • Local Government4 postsneutral
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
20 May 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“🤳 A reminder that the government’s consultation on social media use and the impact of the online world on young people closes on 26th May. If you haven’t responded yet, I’d strongly encourage you to take part and share it with others who may wish to contribute👇”↗
18 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“🏥 Great to welcome Karen McDowell, the CEO of the NHS Surrey & Sussex ICBs as well as Estate Delivery Partner, Dawn Rawlings for a meeting at Horsham Hospital to discuss expanding local healthcare provision. Read more on the visit below👇”↗
18 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Pleasure to visit Wakefields Jewellers recently, a real cornerstone of the high street, with a long history serving the local community! I met with owners Dominic and Melanie to hear about their plans to expand the store and build on that success.”↗
15 May 2026Educationmeasured“f you haven’t already, I’d strongly encourage you to respond to the government’s SEND consultation before it closes on 18 May👇”↗
15 May 2026Educationcelebratory“A huge thank you to everyone who joined my SEND Roundtable this week! It was incredibly valuable to hear directly from you about your personal experiences with the current system and your perspectives on the government’s proposed reforms.”↗
14 May 2026Social Caremeasured“🗣️ I recently raised the case of a disabled local resident, Joanne, who lost her job as a result of delays Access to Work scheme. The new "right to try" initiative is a positive step, but it means nothing if the support services underpinning it are overwhelmed.”↗
14 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss the local election results.”↗
13 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🧠 I recently met with the team at the @HorshamHealth Hub to discuss the support they can provide to residents. You can find the hub in Swan Walk Shopping Centre, or see resources on their website here: horsham.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/healt...”↗
12 May 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“Through my role on the Work and Pensions Committee, I’m also working to ensure fluctuating conditions like ME are better understood in the workplace and employment support system.”↗
12 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Despite the prevalence of these conditions, they are still poorly understood and lack effective treatment. We’re urging the government to support greater awareness and establish a national research hub to help find the answers patients desperately need.”↗
12 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“🟠 On #WorldMEDay, I’m proud to stand with Action for ME as a parliamentary champion for people living with the condition. It is estimated that around 1.3 million people in the UK are living with ME or ME-like symptoms, which can often be associated with Long Covid.”↗
12 May 2026Agriculture & Rural Economycelebratory“🚜 Had a brilliant day visiting ABP UK's Bromstead Farm as part of the NFU Food and Farming Fellowship. Our farmers produce some of the highest quality food in the world and are essential to our national food resilience.”↗
11 May 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Congratulations to all our newly elected Liberal Democrat councillors across the Horsham District! 🔶  A fantastic result and a real vote of confidence for these hardworking local champions ready to deliver for residents.”↗
7 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“IT’S ELECTION DAY! 🔸👏 A huge GOOD LUCK to all of our fantastic Lib Dem candidates here in Horsham today 👏 🔸 🗳️ Make sure to vote before the polls close at 10pm and don’t forget your ID! 🪪”↗
7 May 2026Environmentmeasured“Fly tipping is so damaging to our countryside. The Lib Dems are campaigning for the government to take it more seriously. Read more👇”↗
6 May 2026Educationmeasured“Families across Horsham deserve clarity and proper support through these SEND reforms. I’ll keep pressing the government to get this right.”↗
4 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“It remains under-researched and lacks treatments tailored to its unique biology. We are clear that this must change now; it's time for the government to give patients the support they desperately need.”↗
4 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“We also delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for a dedicated research programme into the disease. Lobular accounts for around 15% of breast cancer cases, but is frequently missed. It rarely forms a lump and often does not show up on standard mammograms, often leading to later diagnoses.”↗
4 May 2026Health & NHSempathetic“ I recently joined the Horsham-based Lobular Moon Shot Project in Westminster for a silent vigil, standing for 22 minutes to represent the 22 women diagnosed with lobular breast cancer every day in the UK.”↗
2 May 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Companies like Chess Dynamics in Horsham are ready to deliver vital defence technology, but uncertainty around investment plans is holding them back. We cannot afford delays when it comes to our national security. I've asked the government to give industry the clarity it needs now.”↗
1 May 2026Social Caremeasured“We were clear that this injustice has gone on for far too long and will keep working with the government until a fairer system is in place.”↗
1 May 2026Social Caremeasured“Last week, I met with Justice Minister Baroness Levitt, alongside Horsham campaigner Andrew Turner and @contactfamilies.bsky.social CEO Anna Bird, to keep pushing for action on locked Child Trust Funds for young people with disabilities.”↗
29 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“🗑️ Fly tipping has got to stop.  It is damaging our countryside and leaving farmers to pay the price for crimes committed against them, often at huge cost. We need a fairer system where those responsible are properly held to account.”↗
28 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“📢 I'm hosting a SEND Roundtable to hear from parents, carers, and educational professionals who are directly affected by upcoming reforms. 🗓️ Date: Monday 11 May 2026  📍 Location: Online, Microsoft Teams ⏰️ Time: 7pm-8.30pm”↗
28 Apr 2026Agriculture & Rural Economymeasured“📰 In my latest op-ed for Farmers Guardian, I've written on the pressures facing small abattoirs.”↗
23 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“🗣️ We need clarity on future SEND reforms. Specialist schools in Horsham are doing incredible work supporting children with complex needs. However, in the government’s Schools White Paper, it’s still not clear what role these schools will play in the future system.”↗
22 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Tonight is the TV premiere of the Lobular Moon Shot Project film 'Our Journey with Lobular Breast Cancer'. You can tune in at 7pm on Freeview 83, Sky 170, Virgin 136 or Freesat 162.”↗
22 Apr 2026Environmentcelebratory“Great to meet Rosie and Ben from Raylands Country Park last week!  We discussed some of the challenges they’re facing as a local business in the current climate, as well as the brilliant work they’re doing on rewilding and biodiversity.”↗
21 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentangry“What’s happened with Peter Mandelson is unacceptable. The British people were promised change at the last election and an end to the chaos from the Conservatives. Instead, we’re seeing the same untrustworthiness and lack of transparency from this government.”↗
21 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I hope this review will now give families much-needed answers and lead to lasting improvements in maternity care.”↗
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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.