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Every substantive Bluesky post by Liam Byrne, 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
@liambyrnemp.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.

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  • Government12
  • UK government7
Most supports
  • Andy Burnham10
  • Labour government8
  • Labour Party5
Top topics
  • Economy & Jobs (General)34 postsneutral
  • Other14 postsneutral
  • Defence & Security12 postscritical
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
29 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“I'm fighting back. As Chair of the Business & Trade Committee, I'm pushing a 10-point plan to back small businesses - taking on the crime gangs, the ghost landlords & the online giants who pay no fair share. Read my latest column in the Solihull Observer: 👇 solihullobserver.co.uk/news/westmin...”↗
29 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“A thriving local high street does something economists miss: it builds friendships, loyalty, relationships. It's where community actually happens. Walk down a struggling parade and you feel it instantly - boarded-up shops, "closing down" signs nobody took away, the message that nobody's coming.”↗
28 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“➡️And is the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council actually keeping Government on track or does it need sharper powers to do so?”↗
28 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Today our Committee returns to examine the Industrial Strategy's progress. We'll be asking: ➡️Why are UK energy costs still so high? ➡️How does Britain adapt as the IEA warns of the biggest energy security threat in history?”↗
28 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“A year ago Nissan told our our Business and Trade Committee: Sunderland pays MORE for electricity than any Nissan plant on earth. A year on - nothing's changed. British manufacturers still face the world's highest industrial energy costs.”↗
27 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“After months of difficult negotiation, a deal to end Birmingham's bin strike is within reach. Fair to workers. Fair to taxpayers. The strike hasn't been fair on residents. But at last, a breakthrough. Birmingham deserves a refuse service that works. Our communities have been patient long enough.”↗
24 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“Great conversation with @beebwatch.bsky.social about Why Populists Are Winning - money, media and the regulation gap that's letting British democracy be quietly reshaped. Ofcom needs to wake up. Have a listen 👇 podfollow.com/beebwatch/ep...”↗
23 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“The BBC has exposed what many of us knew: organised crime is taking over the high street. I'm calling on the government to act now: new enforcement resources, tougher closure powers, zero tolerance. This can't wait. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...”↗
22 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“Critical minerals are not just commodities. They are instruments of power. Today the Business and Trade Sub-Committee opens a new inquiry into the supply chains that underpin AI, defence, and clean energy. 15:45 today. Watch here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...”↗
21 Apr 2026Othermeasured“Great to speak to Zoë Grünewald on The Bunker podcast on Why Populists Are Winning, And How to Beat Them. Working hard, playing by the rules, but not moving forward. Here's why populists are winning, and what we can do about it. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2nBa... Book: m.cmpgn.page/wpbppt”↗
21 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“British business faces a duo-shock: new US tariffs AND unprecedented Chinese state subsidies hitting our firms simultaneously. Today, 2.30pm, Business & Trade Committee starts asking: does the UK have a China strategy or just wishful thinking? Watch live 👇 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...”↗
21 Apr 2026Othermeasured“Great to join Alastair Campbell on The Rest Is Politics for part two of our populism mini-series. Part one diagnosed the problem. This episode is all about the optimistic solutions. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7oQH... 📖 Get the book: whypopulistsarewinning.com”↗
20 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“I've been pushing hard for both of these – and I'll keep pushing until the jobs and investment are felt by our community. Good news for East Birmingham and North Solihull 🙌 More updates soon. Watch this space!”↗
20 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“This is the delivery machine our community has needed for years. Plus, the East Birmingham MDZ implementation plan is being finalised.”↗
20 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“£14bn. Thousands of jobs. Real change for East Birmingham & North Solihull. The West Midlands Combined Authority has confirmed that a formal bid to create the UK's largest Mayoral Development Corporation is now with the Secretary of State!”↗
20 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Watch live 2:30pm 👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...”↗
20 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Tomorrow afternoon I'm chairing a major evidence session on Britain's economic future with China. Business and Trade Committee will question CBI; Make UK; AstraZeneca; Brompton Bicycle; TheCityUK; Edinburgh University; techUK. Can Britain trade with China without losing control of its future?”↗
17 Apr 2026Othermeasured“Great to continue the conversation with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social on #TheRestIsPolitics. Are we in a 1930s moment? How do democrats fight back? Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7oQH...”↗
17 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The data is clear: up to 40% of Farage's base is persuadable. Not by talking about immigration. By talking about mortgages, jobs, the NHS. Fight on your terrain, not theirs. Buy the book here: whypopulistsarewinning.com”↗
16 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“More details on the money and the build timeline coming soon. Watch this space!”↗
16 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“NHS staff at Heartlands work miracles every day. But patients are being treated in corridors. That's got to stop. This new centre will end that. We're fighting for an NHS that's free at the point of use. Round the clock. Round the corner.”↗
16 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“This week, it was confirmed that Heartlands will get a share of £205 million to build one of just 10 new Urgent Treatment Centres in England. I promised when I was elected I'd fight to rebuild our A&E. Two years in, this is a massive step forward.”↗
15 Apr 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“EP Group: committees.parliament.uk/publications... CWU: committees.parliament.uk/publications... Ofcom: committees.parliament.uk/publications...”↗
15 Apr 2026Utilities & Watermeasured““The task now is simple: put the new model into action, improve reliability, and rebuild trust with the public. We will be watching closely to ensure this deal delivers the better service that households deserve.” Royal Mail: committees.parliament.uk/publications...”↗
15 Apr 2026Utilities & Watermeasured““Royal Mail is a vital public service with clear obligations. A year on from the takeover, those standards are still not being met. This agreement must now be the turning point.”↗
15 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured““For too long, households and businesses have been left dealing with delays that even Royal Mail’s owner has described as unacceptable.”↗
15 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentmeasured“Committee Chair Rt Hon Liam Byrne said: “This agreement between Royal Mail and the CWU is an important step forward after a long period of uncertainty and should help clear the way for the changes the service urgently needs.”↗
15 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The Business and Trade Committee is today publishing correspondence with Royal Mail, EP Group, CWU and Ofcom on Royal Mail’s performance and improvement plans. (Links to letters below).”↗
15 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“The evidence is clear: children who eat breakfast behave better and learn more. This is what action from a government that's serious about opportunity looks like. Free breakfast. Cheaper uniforms. 30 hours of funded childcare. Small changes. Big difference.”↗
15 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Free breakfast clubs are now open at: • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School • Firs Primary • Shirestone Academy • Oasis Academy, Blakenhale • Tame Valley • Audley Primary School • Brownmead Primary Academy • Heathlands Primary Academy • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School”↗
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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.