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Every substantive Bluesky post by Matt Rodda, 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
@mattrodda.bsky.social
56posts
40substantive
supportivevoice · celebratory → steady

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 supports
  • Government4
  • Labour Government3
  • Reading Borough Council2
Top topics
  • Culture & Community11 postscelebratory
  • Transport10 postssupportive
  • Technology & Digital5 postssupportive
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19 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“So many hard working people came together to organise these incredible events, thank you to all of them and also could I thank everyone who took part. 🧵3/3”↗
19 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I would like to thank the helpers, organisers and small businesses involved in the Baker Street Area Neighbourhood Association Street Party, the Bell Tower Association Street Party, Katesgrove Community Association Summer Fair and councillors in Battle who organised the Oxford Road Fiesta 🧵2/3”↗
19 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Reading community groups put on an incredible range of events this weekend and it was a privilege to be able to show my support. 🧵1/3”↗
15 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“I also wish to thank Reading Borough Council and the lead member for transport Cllr John Ennis for listening to local concerns and for intervening to save the service. 🧵4/4”↗
15 Jul 2026Transportmeasured“During the campaign I wrote to residents, spoke with Reading Buses and Reading Borough Council, organised a public meeting, worked with your local councillor Jenny McGrother, and challenged the council and bus company to find a solution to keep the service. 🧵3/4”↗
15 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“In particular I’d like to thank the hundreds of residents in Caversham Heights who supported my campaign, completed my residents’ survey and who attended the public meeting. We have achieved something very significant for the community by working together and by working with the council. 🧵2/4”↗
15 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“I am delighted to share the news that the Pink 22 Bus Route has been saved. This is a very important service which provides transport for older and disabled people, young people, and commuters. 🧵1/4”↗
14 Jul 2026Environmentmeasured“I asked the Minister for Nature about the role of re-wilding and tree planting in carbon capture, and how changes to agricultural practises can reduce carbon emissions.”↗
10 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“I want to thank NHS staff for their hard work and dedication. I also thanked the Labour Government for investing in the NHS and for planning to rebuild the RBH.”↗
9 Jul 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I asked about the role the Department of Health & Social Care could play in improving public awareness about lobular breast cancer, and how training can be improved for doctors and other medical professionals. Find out more here: www.lobularmoonshot.org”↗
7 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Thanks to Nick, CADRA and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service for all their work on river safety. I certainly learnt a lot, and you can too by watching the linked video on the use of water rescue throwlines, or email info@cadra.org.uk to arrange local training. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLLk...”↗
6 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I had a wonderful time at the Raise the Roof Fete for St Peter’s at the weekend, where we also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Caversham Bridge being rebuilt. Thanks to all the volunteers for making this such a successful day.”↗
6 Jul 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“For too long many hard-working residents have been trapped in leaseholds with terrible management companies and unreasonable service charges. The Labour Government is determined to reform this archaic system with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.”↗
4 Jul 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Retail workers are essential to the UK economy and the backbone of our high streets. I am pleased that this Labour Government has made assault against a retail worker a specific offence to protect those who work so hard every day to serve local communities.”↗
3 Jul 2026Educationcelebratory“I am pleased to see the Government prioritising early years, opening Best Start family hubs across the country, providing free breakfast clubs and childcare, and ensuring children are ready to learn.”↗
2 Jul 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“I asked the Minister for Water and Flooding about measures the government is taking to improve natural flood defences upstream of problem areas.”↗
1 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was a pleasure to attend Armed Forces Day in Reading, meeting with service personnel, veterans and cadets, alongside Lt Col Ren Kapur MBE, the High Sheriff of Berkshire & Paul Gittings the Mayor of Reading.”↗
1 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“Great to attend the Reading Buses open day and hear about both the history and future of this amazing local success story.”↗
26 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“media.reading.gov.uk/news/dr-bike...”↗
25 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Reading Borough Council has just opened our town's outstanding new central library. Investment which is on top of keeping existing local libraries open. This is in stark contrast with many other councils, which have shut libraries.”↗
24 Jun 2026Agriculture & Rural Economymeasured“I asked the Environment Secretary how the Government's fund to support innovation in farming will help protect the environment.”↗
20 Jun 2026Othermeasured“My weekly update including: 📱 Social media ban for under-16s 💧 Government action on Thames Water 📚 New central library in Reading”↗
19 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I was so pleased to attend the Great Parliamentary Get Together event in memory of Jo Cox, inspired by her belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. Find out more about the foundation’s work here: www.jocoxfoundation.org”↗
18 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I was pleased to attend the opening of Reading’s new wonderful central library. It’s an amazing facility, right in the town centre, easy to access, with a fantastic range of books and a wonderful children’s area.”↗
17 Jun 2026Utilities & Watercelebratory“I thanked the Environment Secretary for her robust action to stand up for residents who are appalled by Thames Water.”↗
16 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“The safety of children online is an issue I care deeply about. I am pleased that the Government has taken the bold decision to go further than any country by banning social media for under-16s and putting wider protections in place to give children their childhood back.”↗
16 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalempathetic“I was pleased to be able to show my support for Stuart Stephens, whose 13-year-old son Olly was murdered in an attack linked to online bullying. Stuart attended a meeting in Parliament about tackling online harms.”↗
12 Jun 2026Transportcelebratory“I praised the huge economic benefits of the Elizabeth Line, and the long term approach to investment in our country’s infrastructure that laid the foundations for its success.”↗
11 Jun 2026Transportmeasured“During a debate on rail infrastructure I raised disabled access to taxis at Reading Station, and asked for ministers to support efforts to improve the design of this area of the station. Many thanks to local taxi drivers for bringing this to my attentions.”↗
10 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I would also like to thank Caversham AFC for organising and hosting this fitting tribute to Lewis, and the many local business who contributed or attended. Please find out more details about the event and the fundraising efforts below:”↗
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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.