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Every substantive Bluesky post by John Whitby, 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
@johnwhitbymp.bsky.social
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  • Labour government3
  • Government2
  • Dignity in Dying1
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  • Health & NHS4 postssupportive
  • Culture & Community4 postscelebratory
  • Education2 postscelebratory
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8 May 2026Agriculture & Rural Economycelebratory“Great to visit Chatsworth to see the innovative work being done on moorland management - from high tech drones monitoring the landscape to solar powered cattle collars helping manage grazing. Brilliant examples of technology and conservation working hand in hand to support our rural communities.”↗
7 May 2026Educationcelebratory“📣 The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law. As a result there will be: 🥣 Free breakfast clubs in all primary schools 👔 Caps on branded school uniform items 🏫 New local authority schools 🏡 Powers to cap the profits of children’s homes and fostering agencies”↗
6 May 2026Environmentcelebratory“Like many of my constituents, protecting the Environment is something that I care deeply about. This is what I’ve done to defend and restore the natural world as your MP 🌱”↗
5 May 2026Environmentmeasured“I met with Mary Creagh, the Minister for Waste, to discuss fly-tipping in Derbyshire Dales. Waste crime costs the English economy £1 billion each year, and under this Labour Government, we are delivering the toughest ever crackdown on fly-tipping.”↗
1 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“📣 The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law Having sat on the Bill Committee, I'm proud to see this legislation enacted. This Act will: 🚭 Ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 1 Jan 2009 📺 Stop vapes being branded or advertised to children 👮 Toughen penalties on illegal sales”↗
1 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Today the Renters' Rights Act comes into force, it includes: 🏡Ending “no-fault” evictions 🐾Landlords can't refuse a pet without a valid reason 💷Renters can challenge unreasonable rent increases ⌛Tenants must receive at least four months’ notice if a property will be sold”↗
30 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“The lifting of the two-child benefit cap came into effect this month, a change that will lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. As your MP I will always work to reduce child poverty and fight for the most vulnerable in society.”↗
30 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“The Government has announced £7.2 million in additional SEND funding for Derbyshire. This includes: 🎓 £5.3 million for Experts at Hand, to provide schools access to SEND specialists 🏫 £1.9 million additional funding to improve accessibility and create new special school places”↗
25 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“🗓️ This Sunday, 26th April, marks the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs national 'Drive it Day', which celebrates classic cars from all eras. 🚗 I met with the team at the Great British Car Journey in Ambergate where I was able to get behind the wheel of one of their fabulous exhibits!”↗
24 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Labour has lifted the ban on onshore wind, created Great British Energy, and committed £15bn to the Warm Homes Plan. But I know we must go further and I was grateful to meet with the Energy Minister to discuss further actions the Government could take to drive down emissions 🌍”↗
24 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“📣 Derbyshire Libraries to receive £440,000 This funding will improve existing buildings, enable more children and families to visit our libraries and will ensure that our libraries remain essential community hubs for years to come.”↗
23 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I joined @dignityindying at No10 to hand in a petition calling on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill to be enacted without delay. The willingness of a minority of peers to filibuster this Bill will leave individuals unable to access the dignity and choice they deserve.”↗
21 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Solar and wind are now far cheaper, yet gas still sets electricity prices around 60% of the time. The Government will help break the link between renewables and gas by moving more projects onto fixed-price contracts. This will cut bills and make us less exposed to price shocks.”↗
20 Apr 2026Transportcelebratory“📣 A new feasibility study on the Peak & Dales railway is out. It shows reinstating the line could: 💷 Add £2–8bn in economic output 🚛 Save 60,000 tonnes of CO2 a year 🚆 Slash journey times 🐾 Create an enhanced Monsal Trail Network Read more here👇 peaksanddalesline.co.uk”↗
18 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Tramway Museum in Crich will receive over £490,000 in funding 🚃 The National Tramway Museum is an important part of our heritage and attracts visitors from all over the country. It is right that we protect this vital heritage for future generations.”↗
17 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“Young people are increasingly being priced out of housing in Derbyshire Dales. This Government has already invested a record £39 billion into affordable housing. Nonetheless, the Government must continue to act: every young person should be able to live where they grew up.”↗
16 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“NEW: Whitworth Hospital in Matlock to receive audiology services 👩‍⚕️ The new audiology service will boost the ability of Whitworth hospital to conduct more diagnostic assessments and treatments for those experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.”↗
14 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“My statement on pardons for women who were previously prosecuted for terminating their own pregnancies 👇”↗
11 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I'm delighted to support a new campaign to improve Wirksworth Recreation Ground to make it more welcoming, accessible & inclusive. Plans include upgraded facilities, a 5-a-side pitch & a new U18s team. Please support if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/improving-...”↗
9 Apr 2026Othermeasured“It was an honour to receive a petition from over 100 residents, calling on the Government to ensure the Terminally Ill Adults Bill passes into law. I will keep working with residents and MPs to ensure legislation on assisted dying continues to progress in the next Parliament.”↗
2 Apr 2026Transportcelebratory“The Government is investing £6 million to create a more integrated transport system. The ‘Mini Switzerland’ network will deliver: 🚌 Bus timetables that connect with trains 🎫 Tickets that work across bus and rail 🚏 Clearer information for passengers www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Matlock now has a free breakfast club 🍴 This brings the number of children in Derbyshire Dales benefiting from free breakfast clubs to 859. This Labour Government is committed to delivering a free breakfast club in every primary school.”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“The National Living Wage is going up by 4.1% to £12.71 an hour 📈 This is a pay boost for thousands of workers across Derbyshire Dales, and a pay rise for 2.7 million workers across Britain. Labour founded the minimum wage, and Labour will always stand up for those on low pay.”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Like many of my constituents, animal welfare is something that I care deeply about. This is what I’ve done to promote animal welfare as your MP 🐾”↗
27 Mar 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“I’ve signed an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to include the ceramics industry within the Supercharger scheme. The news that Denby Pottery is appointing administrators is deeply concerning, and I will do all I can to urgently secure support for this vital business.”↗
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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.