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Every substantive Bluesky post by Matthew Pennycook, 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
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
38posts
25substantive
supportivevoice · measured ↘ falling

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
  • Green Party1
  • Conservative Party1
  • Unite the Kingdom1
Most supports
  • Labour government11
  • European allies1
  • Labour Party1
Top topics
  • Housing & Planning16 postssupportive
  • MP & Parliament3 postscritical
  • Defence & Security2 postscelebratory
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Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

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19 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“We arrived in office with a bold and comprehensive plan to build the homes and infrastructure our country needs. We are faithfully executing that plan. It is beginning to bear fruit. While the headwinds are growing stronger, we are going to stay the course. Good to be back in Leeds for UKREiiF.”↗
16 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I appreciate that many people will understandably be frightened by what they are seeing at the Unite the Kingdom demonstration today. The right to protest is fundamental. But it can’t be a cover for inciting hatred. We must stand against attempts to inflame and divide us.”↗
14 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“The Bill delivers on our manifesto commitments to prioritise the building of new social rented homes and better protect our existing stock. Further detail here 👇🏻 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...”↗
14 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“We have just introduced our Social Housing Bill to Parliament. At its heart are comprehensive reforms to the Right to Buy including exempting newly built social housing for 35 years. The Bill also increases protections for social tenants who are victims of domestic abuse.”↗
13 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“This Labour government is tackling the housing crisis. Our Social Housing Bill will protect precious social housing stock and incentivise the building of new social homes. Our Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill marks the beginning of the end for the feudal leasehold system.”↗
12 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“We are.”↗
12 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“After last week’s election results, business as usual isn’t an option. If we don’t change, we will not be able to deliver on our promise to renew and rebuild our country. But recklessly triggering a formal challenge against the Prime Minister risks a descent into chaos.”↗
8 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“Precisely what our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme is doing.”↗
8 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“We’ve lost exceptional councillors today and I want to thank them for their service. As Keir has acknowledged, the results have been tough. The electorate have sent us a clear message. We need to reflect, rally and show that we can change to renew the country as we promised.”↗
5 May 2026non-politicalsarcastic“Polanski’s cuddly Green Party latest. Choose hope, not hate. Vote Labour on Thursday 7 May.”↗
2 May 2026Housing & Planningdefensive“Read the speech.”↗
2 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“See below. The Long Leases (Scotland) Act 2012 converted certain ultra-long leases into heritable right. Scotland had 12 years to deal with a small number of cases. We're dealing with millions of cases. It's just not comparable to the position in England and Wales.”↗
2 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“You're comparing apples and oranges. Scotland never had the English property system of freehold and leasehold. It had a distinct system based on "heritable" title or outright ownership. The Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 abolished feudal land tenure but wasn't a leasehold law.”↗
2 May 2026Tax & Public Financesmeasured“As I reiterate in the speech, we can’t switch on the LFRA 2024 enfranchisement provisions until we’ve rectified through primary legislation the small number of specific but serious flaws the Tories left in that piece of legislation. Once we have, there will be no requirement to pay marriage value.”↗
2 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“You’re more than welcome to email me but I’m afraid my diary is under severe pressure and I won’t be able to accommodate a meeting.”↗
2 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“The outright abolition of leasehold overnight is almost certainly impossible and we won’t pretend otherwise. But this Labour government is bringing the feudal leasehold system to an orderly end in this Parliament. My @instituteforgov keynote speech 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/s...”↗
1 May 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Happy Renters’ Rights Day, England. This Labour government is delivering for private renters.”↗
30 Apr 2026Housing & Planningdefensive“I can assure you Henry that I was under no illusion whatsoever as to the scale of the challenge in opposition.”↗
29 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“This Labour government is bringing the feudal leasehold system to an end. Not overnight. Not in a single piece of legislation. Not recklessly. But decisively, and for good. A pleasure to deliver a keynote speech at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk today. www.youtube.com/live/WqCFyqp...”↗
29 Apr 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“A huge thank you to all those Greenwich Wharf residents who joined me at The Forum in East Greenwich this evening to discuss heat networks, major works, services charges and customer service with representatives from L&Q.”↗
23 Apr 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“This Labour government is investing £10m to upgrade forces accommodation in Woolwich as part of the Defence Housing Strategy. A real pleasure to welcome Defence Secretary, John Healey, to Prince Imperial Road this morning to visit modernised homes for military families returning from Cyprus.”↗
22 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“An absolute joy to visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home this morning to celebrate the fact that from next week, private renters will gain a new legal right to request a pet through powers in our transformative Renters’ Rights Act.”↗
14 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“In an increasingly volatile world, an even closer partnership with our European allies is in Britain’s long-term national interest. Closer alignment provides an opportunity to strengthen our security and cut the cost of living.”↗
13 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“This morning, a new, free breakfast club opened its doors at Christ Church C of E Primary School in East Greenwich. It joins existing clubs at Fossdene, Saint Mary Magdalene and St Peter’s in Woolwich providing nutritious meals to children and saving families hundreds of pounds.”↗
5 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Too right it does. In 26 days' time we will: ✅Abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. ✅Introduce periodic tenancies. ✅Limit rent increases to once a year. ✅Ban rental bidding and rent in advance. ✅Make discrimination against renters who have children or receive benefits illegal.”↗
3 Apr 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“The police have already made three arrests and their investigation continues. An increased police presence will remain in the area. I urge anyone with any information to share it with the police on 101 quoting CAD 4848/2APR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”↗
3 Apr 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“The murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor on the streets of Woolwich yesterday sees the promise of another life senselessly extinguished. It leaves yet another family grief-stricken and a community further traumatised. We cannot allow serious youth violence to be normalised.”↗
1 Apr 2026Energy & Net Zeromeasured“"With several other European nations reeling from the fresh surge in oil and gas costs, ​the UK's wind-heavy power system may act as a blueprint for other countries also seeking to reduce fossil fuel exposure". www.reuters.com/business/ene...”↗
1 Apr 2026Cost of Livingcelebratory“As a result of decisions made by this Labour government, today sees: 🌹A 6.6% reduction in the energy price cap. 🌹A Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise. 🌹NHS prescription charges frozen. We're delivering for working people.”↗
31 Mar 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“I appreciate fully the frustration Gidi. Your building has a unique set of challenges which you are well aware of and that I will not detail here, but progress is being made with the Gateway 2 application now being progressed. I'll continue to fight your corner as I have done over many years.”↗
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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.