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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.

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Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
110posts
70substantive
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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
  • government2
Most supports
  • Andy Burnham3
  • Government2
  • Emmaus2
Top topics
  • Housing & Planning18 postsneutral
  • Health & NHS12 postsneutral
  • MP & Parliament8 postssupportive
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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 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great to be out in sunny Makerfield today campaigning for Andy Burnham. Great response on the doorstep. #Andyforus”↗
22 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“This week alongside colleagues I signed a letter to the Chief Executive of Channel 4 raising urgent concerns about allegations of serious sexual crimes linked to Married at First Sight and the decision to air the episodes involved Full letter 👇”↗
22 May 2026Environmentmeasured“Great to catch up with Linda B, Nigel & Linda today to talk about the climate emergency.”↗
22 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Which is why earlier this week I urged the government to look again at how we can support small businesses just like the brilliant Aura salon.”↗
22 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Small local businesses, like Aura salon in my constituency, are an essential part of our community and economy. They are also a key source of apprenticeships and employment for young people under 35. Yet, the cost pressures they currently face are unsustainable.”↗
21 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“Today I voted to nationalise British Steel.”↗
21 May 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“My question to the minister regarding the interception of the flotilla taking essential aid to Gaza.”↗
21 May 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“The Government must use every possible lever to ensure the protection of Umm al-Khair and all Palestinian communities facing displacement in the occupied State of Palestine.”↗
21 May 2026Environmentmeasured“I strongly support the Independent Committee on Climate Change's call for the government to introduce a maximum temperature allowed in workplaces. Nobody should have to work in unsafe conditions, and we need to recognise the risks that the climate crisis presents in our everyday lives.”↗
20 May 2026Educationmeasured“I also firmly believe our student loan system needs radical reform, no young person should leave further education just to find out the debts they accrued studying are increasing faster than they can pay it off.”↗
20 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“There are still many young people with more complex barriers to work, such as those with a disability or care leavers. We need to see guaranteed funding for the many smaller community organisations that support these young people into jobs they love and can thrive in.”↗
20 May 2026Economy & Jobs (General)measured“I welcomed the Government’s announcement earlier this spring, promising new investment in training, skills and jobs for young people. But we must go further.”↗
20 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Historic England is offering funding for heritage in Liverpool Wavertree. Check their website to see if you are eligible to apply for the Places of Worship Renewal Fund and Heritage at Risk Capital Fund ⬇️ historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/”↗
19 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Anti-social behaviour has no place in our communities, and we must all work together to put an end to this behaviour.”↗
19 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“Regular visits are being made to the area, and the police are working on extra measures to ensure the group is prevented from loitering around Aigburth Road.”↗
19 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“We are working closely with and are in regular communication with the police community support officers who are continually monitoring the situation and disrupting any ongoing anti-social behaviour.”↗
19 May 2026Crime & Policingmeasured“I am aware of repeated anti-social behaviour on Aigburth Road. I want to be clear, this is completely unacceptable, there is zero tolerance for this sort of behaviour. My team and I have contacted the police, council and the safer stronger communities team in regard to this.”↗
19 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social Labour’s candidate for Makerfield. Looking forward to joining you on the campaign trail.”↗
19 May 2026Social Careempathetic“People who have served their country and have been injured or scarred psychologically as a result should never have to fight through the social security system for the support that they are entitled to. My letter to the minister 👇”↗
15 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“There are currently over a quarter of a million empty homes across the country. I have long campaigned for bringing these back into use as I believe it is a vital step in tackling our spiralling homelessness crisis. liverpool.gov.uk/communities-...”↗
15 May 2026Housing & Planningmeasured“We must bring more empty homes back into use. It is not right that so many properties are sitting empty when so many people are in desperate need of a home.”↗
14 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I sincerely hope that our next Health Secretary will take this matter seriously, and have fewer unanswered questions about their engagement with private healthcare companies.”↗
14 May 2026Health & NHSmeasured“I recently wrote to the then Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, urging him to exercise the upcoming break clause with Palantir and end their involvement in our NHS, for the many reasons outlined in the letter below.”↗
12 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Today is #InternationalNursesDay and I want to say a huge thank you to all our nurses for the skill, dedication and professionalism they show every day. We are blessed to have such amazing programs who go above and beyond every day.”↗
12 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Proud to support #Socialism26, a programme for change inside the Labour Party rooted in Labour values, party democracy and a clear socialist offer for working people. Labour must show the difference a socialist government can make. Add your support:”↗
11 May 2026Health & NHScelebratory“This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek We all have a role to play in creating mentally healthy communities, schools, and workplaces. Together, we can turn awareness into action!”↗
8 May 2026Local Governmentmeasured“My statement on the local election results”↗
8 May 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“Recording studios, like the Motor Museum recording studio in Lark Lane, are vital to our creative industry ⬇️”↗
7 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great campaign sessions in Knowsley today on the Labour doorstep. You still have until 10 pm to get out & vote.”↗
6 May 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Let’s get everyone in Liverpool Wavertree joining in UK Parliament Week (23-29 November)! It’s a great way to find out more about @UKParliament, democracy and how to get involved! Sign up for your free all-new #UKPW resource kit at ukparliamentweek.org”↗
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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.