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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.

Bluesky activity · last 60 days
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
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Most criticises
  • Government7
  • Capita2
Most supports
  • Labour government5
  • Andy Burnham5
  • NHS4
Top topics
  • Health & NHS16 postssupportive
  • Housing & Planning13 postssupportive
  • Culture & Community9 postssupportive
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21 May 2026EnvironmentmeasuredI 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 2026EducationmeasuredI 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)measuredThere 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)measuredI 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 & CommunitymeasuredHistoric 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 & PolicingmeasuredAnti-social behaviour has no place in our communities, and we must all work together to put an end to this behaviour.
19 May 2026Crime & PolicingmeasuredRegular 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 & PolicingmeasuredWe 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 & PolicingmeasuredI 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 & ParliamentcelebratoryCongratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social Labour’s candidate for Makerfield. Looking forward to joining you on the campaign trail.
19 May 2026Social CareempatheticPeople 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 & PlanningmeasuredThere 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 & PlanningmeasuredWe 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 & NHSmeasuredI 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 & NHSmeasuredI 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 & NHScelebratoryToday 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 & ParliamentcelebratoryProud 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 & NHScelebratoryThis 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 GovernmentmeasuredMy statement on the local election results
8 May 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredRecording studios, like the Motor Museum recording studio in Lark Lane, are vital to our creative industry ⬇️
7 May 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryGreat campaign sessions in Knowsley today on the Labour doorstep. You still have until 10 pm to get out & vote.
6 May 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryLet’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
6 May 2026Health & NHScelebratoryPrivileged to attend the Candour & Communities Exhibition again but this time to support the families of the Primodos scandal. Lovely to catch up with Metro Mayors, Steve Rotheram & Andy Burnham who have always supported the cause Also great to catch up with Patrick Hurley & campaigner, Marie Lyon
5 May 2026Housing & PlanningmeasuredMy piece for Politics Home on the Supported Housing Act and what needs to be done to get it right ⬇️
5 May 2026Health & NHSmeasuredI’m supporting Bladder Cancer UK #PeeAware campaign to help people spot the signs of bladder cancer early. 🚩 Red, pink, orange, or brown pee. 🚩 Increased urgency or frequency. 🚩 Persistent UTIs. Contact your GP or 111 if you notice a change. peeaware.org
1 May 2026Jobs & EmploymentcelebratoryThis #InternationalWorkersDay, we celebrate all that the labour movement has achieved for workers. Our rights at work weren't gifted to us, they were won through struggle. We're safer and stronger when we're together. #JoinAUnion
1 May 2026Housing & PlanningcelebratoryThe Renters Rights Act comes into force today, make sure you know your new rights as a renter ⬇️
30 Apr 2026Housing & PlanningangryA generation of children that will be burdened with the trauma of homelessness for the rest of their lives. We need to do better, no child should be living homeless in 2026. This is a crisis and it needs a crisis response. www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
30 Apr 2026Housing & PlanningempatheticThe number of children in England living in temporary accommodation has soared to 176,000. That’s as many homeless kids as the population of Oxford. It is absolutely heartbreaking.
29 Apr 2026Culture & CommunityempatheticMy thoughts & prayers are with the victims & wider Jewish community following today's horrific attack in Golders Green. There is no place for antisemitism or any other form of racism in our society.
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.