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Every substantive Bluesky post by Max Wilkinson, 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
@maxwilkinson.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.

Most criticises
  • Government4
  • Conservative Party4
  • Nigel Farage3
Most supports
  • Gloucestershire County Council2
  • Friends of Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common1
  • Dr Charles Candish1
Top topics
  • Local Government5 postscritical
  • Economy & Jobs (General)3 postssupportive
  • Culture & Community2 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
18 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Parliament has broken up for the summer, but my work continues in Cheltenham….starting with the nation’s most successful free public health initiative: parkrun. Thanks to all the volunteers and runners for a warm welcome in Pittville Park.”↗
16 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“My question to the Secretary of State today, following the news Cheltenham council will be abolished and replaced by a single council for the whole of Gloucestershire. I remain concerned about the future delivery of local services.”↗
15 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“I will continue to fight for a fair deal out of this government for Cheltenham - from closing the funding gap in our schools to filling the black hole in the council’s pothole budget. 2/2”↗
15 Jul 2026Local Governmentmeasured“When Andy Burnham takes office, he will say much about empowering regions and local communities. But, as I told BBC Politics West this week, there is more outside London than Manchester. 1/2”↗
13 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“It’s a brilliant example of a locally led initiative, which started in our local council and now has the attention of government. You can read more about the development here: www.goldenvalleyuk.com/additional-i... 2/2”↗
13 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“After years of build-up it was great to be on-site to break ground at the Golden Valley UK development on Friday. The site will generate thousands of jobs in cyber & tech for Cheltenham, while helping our nation’s defence & resilience. 1/2”↗
9 Jul 2026Othersarcastic“Six weeks ago Robert Jenrick asked “where are we?” I told him. Now, I’ve used his words as a reminder of how the Brexit failures of the Tories and Reform are contributing to ruined holidays for British people. He’s been in both parties - so he’ll be well aware of the mess that’s been created.”↗
7 Jul 2026MP & Parliamentsarcastic“We shouldn’t indulge Nigel Farage’s tantrum. We are challenging Labour, the Tories and the Green Party to step aside so Nigel looks daft fighting his pointless by-election on his own.”↗
3 Jul 2026Transportmeasured“If you know of a road that needs sorting, please comment below or you can report it directly to the County Council via the Fix My Street portal, along with many other issues: fixmystreet.gloucestershire.gov.uk 2/2”↗
3 Jul 2026Transportmeasured“Thank you to everyone who attended my public meeting last night to talk about the state of our roads. Thanks also to @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social's highways department for answering your questions and sharing plans for progress. 1/2”↗
3 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“BIG SPACE CANCER APPEAL - CAMPAIGN UPDATE Just out from a meeting with Dr Sam Guglani & Dr Charles Candish, & pleased to share that progress is being made on this important campaign. If you've donated, thank you. If you would like to support the appeal head to: www.justgiving.com/campaign/the...”↗
2 Jul 2026Culture & Communitysarcastic“⚽I asked ministers to give a blanket licensing exemption to allow pubs to stay open for the Mexico game in the early hours of Monday morning. Sadly, it sounds like the government’s answer is more Mike Bassett than Alf Ramsey. #WorldCup #WorldCup2026”↗
2 Jul 2026Othermeasured“Home insurance companies shouldn’t be allowed to use small print to get out of responsibilities. Sadly, that’s what happened to Cheltenham resident Jackie, whose story I shared yesterday. I'm pleased the Minister accepted my suggestion to remind companies of their responsibility to customers.”↗
23 Jun 2026Educationmeasured“The presumptive next PM Andy Burnham has made a career out of bemoaning regional funding inequality. I agree with him, which is why I hope the government will deal with the massive funding inequality experienced by Cheltenham schools.”↗
15 Jun 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“We had some good news about our online safety campaigns today. Thank you to everyone who has supported the efforts - not least mum and Cheltenham campaigner Ellen Roome, whose courage and determination is so inspiring.”↗
12 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“We were short of two players, so the Speaker himself joined in (despite being in his formal suit). I’m pleased to report that the MPs were the winners, but more importantly the evening was all in support of a brilliant cause. 2/2”↗
9 Jun 2026Environmentcelebratory“Leckhampton Hill is now a National Nature Reserve. That designation, awarded by King Charles III, follows so much hard work by big-hearted volunteers from the Friends of Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common. I was proud to attend the formal designation ceremony last week.”↗
8 Jun 2026Immigrationmeasured“If we want an asylum system that works for everyone - including British communities and asylum seekers - we’ll have to work more closely with our European partners to bring control and safety in place of dangerous small boat crossings. 2/2”↗
8 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)angry“The Brexit given to us by Nigel Farage and the Tories has failed. But almost a decade on, ministers are still ignoring the reality of the impact it’s had on everything from our economy to immigration. 1/2”↗
8 Jun 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Today in Parliament I called on the Home Secretary to join me in telling Vice President JD Vance and Trump’s US Department of Justice to stay out of British politics, our policing and to respect victims of crime like the Nowak family. I think she agreed with me. What do you think?”↗
1 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“As part of the King's Speech debates, I spoke up for real local power for the people of Cheltenham. Giving our communities the freedom, funding, and power to make decisions that work for us. 2/2”↗
1 Jun 2026Local Governmentmeasured“The government promised to hand power back to communities. But their current approach to devolution involves scrapping local councils like Cheltenham and placing power in the hands of regional mayors who will be more distant from communities. 1/2”↗
22 May 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Our democracy can only work if every vote counts. Five-party politics is firmly established in the UK (6 in Scotland & Wales). Labour & Conservatives must face reality: people demand proportional voting. I challenged the government on electoral reform so voices are heard equally & seats match votes.”↗
20 May 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Now it’s time to look to the future. Building a new trade and security partnership with our European allies is the only way we can become more prosperous and safer in an uncertain world. Sadly, the Labour government’s approach is far too cautious. 3/3”↗
20 May 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“To make things worse, we are heavily reliant on Trump’s America. We are all poorer, our country is less secure and the promised trade deals have not materialised. 2/3”↗
20 May 2026Othermeasured“It’s time for a grown up discussion about the future of our nation and our role in the world. My contribution to the King’s Speech debates focused on the problems we are still being caused by the Brexit given to us by Nigel Farage and the Conservatives. 1/3”↗
16 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“🤰🏻Maternity campaign win 👶 This week, after a board meeting of the local health trust, we got the news we’ve been waiting to hear for a long time: the labour & births service at Cheltenham General Hospital will be restored this year. Well done to everyone who has been involved in our campaign.”↗
14 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“We are hoping to hear more news about the restoration of Cheltenham’s labour and births service very soon. I’ve campaigned hard on this women’s healthcare issue to support local families. Watch this space. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/chelten...”↗
12 May 2026Health & NHSempathetic“People living with ME deserve timely diagnosis, proper support and real progress. The BBC Lifeline Appeal highlights why greater awareness and understanding are so urgently needed: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Find out more about the work @actionforme.bsky.social does at www.actionforme.org.uk 3/3”↗
12 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“As a parliamentary champion for @actionforme.bsky.social & a member of the APPG on M.E., I’m calling for: - Progressing a specialist service for very severe ME without delay - Commitment to accelerating ME research through the life sciences sector by 2027 - A public awareness campaign for ME 2/3”↗
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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.