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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
47posts
24substantive
supportivevoice · measured → 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
  • government3
  • Labour government2
  • Reading Borough Council2
Top topics
  • Crime & Policing4 postssupportive
  • Education3 postscelebratory
  • Technology & Digital3 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
23 May 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“My weekly update including: 💷 Gurkha pensions campaign 📱 Social media consultation 🚗 Parking & electric vehicle charging”↗
19 May 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“The future of Thames Water is very important to residents and I have been raising a number of issues on their behalf. The government will always act in the national interest on these issues, and while the company remains financially stable, the government stands ready for all eventualities.”↗
18 May 2026Educationmeasured“This demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the reality for working parents. Labour’s landmark free breakfast club programme is supporting working families and making sure kids start the day ready to learn. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...”↗
18 May 2026Educationcelebratory“Investment in early years education is vital for our children, but also a crucial downpayment on our country’s economic future, and I praised the government’s work in this important area.”↗
16 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events”↗
16 May 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“It was great to be able to help residents and Councillors Mohammed Ayub and David Stevens in the Baker Street Area Neighborhood Association litter pick today.”↗
15 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“The European Partnership Bill will strengthen our ties with the EU, which is particularly important for small businesses working in vital supply chains for our economy.”↗
14 May 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“I have long campaigned on behalf of residents who have experienced unacceptable disruption to their water supply and against pollution in our local rivers, and welcome these serious measures to strengthen regulation. 🧵2/2”↗
14 May 2026Utilities & Watercelebratory“I was pleased to see the Clean Water Bill in yesterday’s King’s Speech which will clean up the water industry by bringing enforcement agencies together under one regulator, and creating a new Water Ombudsman. 🧵1/2”↗
12 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Many thanks to Times Radio for taking the time to speak to me about my continued support for the Prime Minister, who is doing an excellent job in difficult circumstances, delivering on our manifesto commitments at home and navigating a challenging situation on the international stage.”↗
12 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“I'm supporting Keir Starmer, he is showing real leadership at a difficult time for our country and the world as a whole.”↗
1 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“My weekly update including: 🚒 Speaking about the importance of funding for fire services 🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour”↗
30 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“I raised concerns about the impact that any potential cuts to neighbouring fire services would have on our own excellent service here in Berkshire.”↗
25 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“My weekly update including: - Protecting children online - Campaigning to keep local post offices - Memorial service to PC Andrew Harper”↗
24 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“I also wanted to recognised the work of Stuart and Amanda Stephens to protect and educate young people through their charity Olly’s Work readingamnesty.art/ollyswork/”↗
24 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“I spoke about the devastating effects of online bullying and my support for the government’s consultation into children’s safety online which you can contribute to here: www.gov.uk/government/c...”↗
23 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“It was a privilege to attend and show my support for PC Andrew Harper’s family and Thames Valley Police at the unveiling of the memorial to him next to Forbury Gardens.”↗
22 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Great to talk to Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, about more Government funding for the Hexagon.”↗
20 Apr 2026Transportcelebratory“It was great to visit Reading Buses to see the new fully electric 26 service. Click below to find out more about this route: www.reading-buses.co.uk/services/RBU...”↗
17 Apr 2026Social Caremeasured“My weekly update including: - Support for vulnerable young people - Campaigning for Gurkha pensions - Promoting access to sport”↗
16 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“I am delighted that local students will benefit from the Labour Government agreeing the new Erasmus Plus scheme from next year, this will offer a wide range of exciting opportunities to study in the EU to local young people. www.gov.uk/government/n...”↗
16 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Important news about a new hospital in today's Reading Chronicle.”↗
8 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Find out more at: www.reading.gov.uk/crime-and-sa...”↗
8 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I’m backing Reading Borough Council’s new Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour in our town. The PSPO gives council and police more powers to deal with aggressive begging, street drinking, the anti-social use of e-bikes & scooters, and dangerous dogs.”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“Find out more about the Department for Education’s consultation on SEND reform here: consult.education.gov.uk/send-strateg...”↗
1 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“It was a privilege to listen to teachers, parents, and students at Hartland High School alongside the Schools Minister Georgia Gould and my colleague Yuan Yang MP to discuss SEND support and new investment in the Reading area.”↗
31 Mar 2026Transportmeasured“You can learn more about the scheme here: media.reading.gov.uk/news/applica...”↗
31 Mar 2026Energy & Net Zerocelebratory“As more residents move to electric vehicles it’s vital that those without off road parking have a reliable charging solution. That’s why I am pleased to see that Reading Borough Council has launched a scheme for discounted cross-pavement EV charging.”↗
30 Mar 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Post offices are vital to local communities, which is why I have been calling for the Post Office to recruit a new postmaster to resume the service in Caversham Heights. Please complete my survey if you haven’t had a chance yet at: mattroddamp.com/caversham-he...”↗
28 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“My weekly update including: 📚 Visit from the Schools Minister 💷 Pension campaign for Gurkha Veterans 🚨 Reading's new Public Space Protection Order”↗
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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.