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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.

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Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
110posts
70substantive
neutralvoice · 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 criticises
  • Government4
  • government2
Most supports
  • Andy Burnham3
  • Government2
  • Emmaus2
Top topics
  • Housing & Planning18 postsneutral
  • Health & NHS12 postsneutral
  • MP & Parliament8 postssupportive
Recent substantive posts
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All postsSubstantive posts.80 classified · most recent first

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

WhenTopicTonePost
20 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Assumptions about MS can lead to harmful real-life consequences, from being underestimated at work to being harassed for using a disabled parking space. Learn more: www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms”↗
20 Apr 2026Health & NHSmeasured“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects more than 150,000 people in the UK. It’s unpredictable and different for everyone. It’s often painful, exhausting and causes problems with how people walk, move, see, think and feel.”↗
19 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Delighted to be a guest speaker at the LCR Labour Women's Forum today alongside Councillor Paulette Lappin & Councillor Beverley Kenyon. An interesting & thought provoking afternoon discussing women's issues, government policy & the importance of trade unions.”↗
17 Apr 2026Housing & Planningcelebratory“Wonderful to meet with the brilliant Dave & Sarah from Stepping Stone this week. The work they do to support people experiencing or threatened by homelessness, helping them to get back on their feet and find their independence again, is truly inspiring.”↗
16 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“Fantastic Q&A session with students & staff of Liverpool John Moore's University. Challenging and probing questions from participants, great to see.”↗
14 Apr 2026Crime & Policingangry“We have heard time after time that lessons would be learnt yet here we are again. So, I believe we now have to ask, is Prevent really fit for purpose – and what needs to be done to ensure no other family is forced to grieve a death that should never have happened?”↗
14 Apr 2026Crime & Policingempathetic“No family should ever endure a loss like the families of Alice, Elsie and Bebe. Or like my constituents, Gary and Jan Furlong, whose son James was killed in the Forbury Gardens attack alongside Joseph and David. These deaths were all ruled as probably avoidable. www.instagram.com/reel/DXHknde...”↗
7 Apr 2026Defence & Securityangry“This is utterly chilling. These are not the words of a leader, these are the words of someone who is very dangerous & doesn't believe international law applies to him. We should be unequivocal in our opposition to this war that has been started by Trump & Netanyahu.”↗
7 Apr 2026Culture & Communityempathetic“Privilege to attend the Candour & Communities exhibition at Anfield with colleagues, Anneliese Midgeley MP & David Baines MP. The fight for truth, justice & accountability still goes on. The families are a beacon of hope & their strength, dignity & resilience is a lesson to all. #JFT97 #YNWA”↗
6 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Thanks to Labour’s Employment Rights Act, today is the start of a new rights. ✔️ Statutory sick pay from day one. ✔️ Paternity leave from day one. ✔️ Simpler recognition process for trade unions. ✔️ The establishment of the Fair Work Agency. ✔️ Greater protections against sexual harassment”↗
4 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great to be out campaigning with my friend & colleague @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social for our great Labour candidate Matt Costello in Knowsley this morning.”↗
2 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Statement on the situation in Cuba.”↗
1 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)angry“Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge could have shown real leadership but she has obfuscated at every turn. Please see my FB post for further information.”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Minimum wage rates go up this week, giving a pay rise to 2.7 million people. This is good news for working people – now let’s get on and deliver the New Deal for Working People in full. 🌹”↗
30 Mar 2026Social Caremeasured“It was a pleasure to join Dementia UK for their report launch. No one should have to face dementia alone. Advance care planning should be proactive, meaningful and regularly reviewed so people with dementia can express their preferences while they still have capacity.”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I am proud to support the Together Alliance's march against the rise of the far right and to show the hope we have for our future. #Together”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“A huge privilege to attend the celebration of 180 years of YMCA Liverpool last night. It saw the beginning of their next chapter as they rebrand as You Matter. I wish them every success as they move forward & know the next 180 years will be just as successful.”↗
27 Mar 2026Environmentmeasured“We all depend on nature and a stable climate. They provide the clean air, fresh water, and healthy food our families need. Yet they are under threat. We can and must protect our natural world 🌍 This Saturday, I’ll be switching off in support of WWF’s #EarthHour. Will you join me?”↗
27 Mar 2026Environmentcelebratory“It was great to speak to Myriam from Liverpool Tool Library in my constituency about the work they are doing to help people access vital DIY tools and practical repair skills to help create an alternative to mass consumption, and fight waste! liverpooltoollibrary.org.uk”↗
27 Mar 2026Environmentmeasured“This week I spoke to organisations at the Restart Project's Parliamentary Repair Café to learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of repairing electronics and reusing and recycling materials.”↗
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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.