BeyondtheVote
Sign in
The Westminster lensArchive · Public voice — Bluesky · @paulabarkermp.bsky.social · 161 substantive posts

Bluesky — Barker.

Every substantive Bluesky post by Paula Barker, classified for substance and tone — each links out to the original on Bluesky. Back to the MP page.

Open profile on bsky.app ↗← Back to Paula Barker
Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
105posts
86substantive
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 criticises
  • Government7
  • Capita2
Most supports
  • Labour government5
  • Andy Burnham4
  • NHS4
Top topics
  • Health & NHS16 postssupportive
  • Housing & Planning12 postsneutral
  • Culture & Community9 postssupportive
Recent substantive posts
See sentiment over time in the Explorer →
All postsSubstantive posts.161 classified · most recent first

Each post links out to the original on Bluesky — open it there to read the full thread and replies.

WhenTopicTonePost
17 Jul 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“I welcome the recommendations in the HCLG select committee's report. The Renters’ Reform Act is a landmark piece of legislation, however we still have more to do. We should implement the rights laid out in the RRA as soon as possible, we also urgently need to increase Local Housing Allowance.”↗
16 Jul 2026Educationmeasured“Education is a public good not just a private investment to be enjoyed disproportionately by those who can afford to.”↗
15 Jul 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Alongside colleagues I signed a letter urging the Government to impose sanctions and take other concrete measures to uphold the legal obligations identified in the ICJ ruling and under wider international law.”↗
14 Jul 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“They have been cruelly denied accountability and justice, but they have fought with incredible courage to ensure other families in the future will never have to fight for decades as they have, for the truth to come to light. This is their day and I pay tribute to them. Justice for the 97.”↗
14 Jul 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“The families of all those who died or were injured at Hillsborough should not have had to wait for 37 years for this legislation. www.instagram.com/reel/DaxwWaz...”↗
14 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Today I urged the Government to provide NHS commissioned funding for specialist support organisations like the amazing Love, Jasmine so they are not lost.”↗
13 Jul 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“Money Wellness say getting declined for buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be a sign your finances are becoming stretched. Talking to someone about this sooner rather than later can stop financial difficulties getting worse. 👉 Find out all the ways Money Wellness can help at www.moneywellness.com.”↗
10 Jul 2026Educationmeasured“Alongside my colleagues Kim Johnson MP & Maria Eagle MP we attended a meeting with Donna & Natalia from LivPac today to discuss SEND provision & issues in the city as well as the proposed government reforms. An interesting & productive meeting. I look forward to our continued working.”↗
8 Jul 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“On issues like yesterday's debate on the early release of prisoners, it is vital we put party politics aside for the greater good”↗
7 Jul 2026Crime & Policingangry“Today, I asked the government how allowing the early release of dangerous sexual predators and members of grooming gangs fits with our manifesto commitment to halve violence against women and girls.”↗
7 Jul 2026Cost of Livingangry“I have several constituents who are still suffering as a result of the unacceptably long delays to their pensions by Capita. Today, I asked the Government to assure the House that no further contracts will be awarded to Capita.”↗
6 Jul 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“My question to the Government regarding the shortage of housing for veterans ⬇️”↗
5 Jul 2026Transportcelebratory“Delighted that work on the junction of Wellington Rd & Rathbone Rd starts tomorrow. I've campaigned for this work to be done since my first election in December 2019. The work will take quite a long time to complete so please try to avoid the area if possible.”↗
4 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Privileged to be with Love Wavertree today to celebrate their sixth year anniversary. Such an uplifting event, with commitment, kindness & hope Congratulations to all who received awards with a particular mention to local champion, Joyce Edwards who is a pivotal part of our community.”↗
3 Jul 2026Crime & Policingcelebratory“Great to catch up with my good friend Derry Matthews, Martin Murray & his wife Gemma Murray today. The education project they run addressing knife crime, drugs & ASB is phenomenal. The results have been incredibly impressive. I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver in schools in Lpool”↗
3 Jul 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“An interesting visit to Ford Halewood Plant today with my colleagues Derek Twigg MP & Maria Eagle MP. We had a tour of the plant to see the incredible work they are doing before discussing the challenges the sector is currently facing.”↗
3 Jul 2026Educationcelebratory“Great to catch up with my good friend Derry Matthews, Martin Murphy & his wife Gemma Murphy today. The education project they run addressing knife crime, drugs & ASB is phenomenal. The results have been incredibly impressive I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver in schools in Lpool.”↗
3 Jul 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Reading for pleasure can support children’s learning and help break down barriers to opportunity. It was great to join Literacy Trust in Parliament to celebrate the #NationalYearOfReading2026.”↗
2 Jul 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Delighted to support my good mate Andy Fox-Hewitt for FBU President. Andy is a tireless campaigner & understands the difficulties our firefighters face. He would be a fantastic president & ensure all views are heard & represented whilst also fighting for the betterment of the sector as a whole”↗
1 Jul 2026Health & NHScelebratory“A privilege to catch up with the grandparents of my constituent Jake McGregor-Howe today in Parliament. Ann & Keith were there as part of the Friedrich's Ataxia drop in ensuring parliamentarians understand the issues that those with this rare disease face.”↗
1 Jul 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“Despite my regular representations to Liverpool City Council & United Utilities for the last 4 years about gardens in Abbeystead Road flooding from Thingwall Allotments no solution has been found I've asked the minister to intervene & meet with me, residents, Lpool City Council & United Utilities.”↗
30 Jun 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Great to catch up with UNISON General Secretary, Andrea Egan tonight as we celebrated the Centenary of the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs and mark the passing of the Employment Rights Act (2025)”↗
29 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Delighted to attend the Labour Friends of Palestine & Middle East reception Great to catch up with my good friends HE Dr Husam Zomlot, Ambassador of the State of Palestine & HE Manar Dabbas, Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Joined by Yvette Cooper MP & Lucy Powell MP”↗
29 Jun 2026Cost of Livingmeasured“Today I asked the minister what further steps the government could take to address the issue of child poverty, particularly in my constituency of Liverpool Wavertree.”↗
29 Jun 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Today the Labour government has repealed the Vagrancy Act. For over 200 years this act has criminalised those who are homeless, with the act being used over 400 times in the last two years. There's still lots to do but I'm delighted that this step has been taken.”↗
27 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Lovely afternoon at Mossley Hill Festival. Great family event in the sunshine. Well done to Rev Rachel & all volunteers making it a huge success. Pleased to catch up with my constituent Paul who's son Jake McGregor-Howe has Friedrich's Ataxia. An issue I raised in PMQs on Wednesday.”↗
27 Jun 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“This Armed Forces Day, I want to say a huge thank you to all those who serve and protect our country.🇬🇧”↗
27 Jun 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“Great to be at Lark Lane Farmers Market this morning with some of our fabulous activists. Then onto campaigning in Edge Hill ward in my constituency with our great Councillor Naz Hasan. Lots of great conversations & casework picked up.”↗
26 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Some good news! After 121 MPs signed a cross-party letter, Lloyds has changed course.”↗
25 Jun 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“We've published a draft Conversion Practices Bill that will protect LGBT+ people The legislation will create criminal offences: carrying out abusive conversion practices that cause serios harm, alarm or distress to the victim. encouraging or assisting an abusive conversion practice in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿”↗
1–30 of 161 — substantive postsOlder →
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.