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Every substantive Bluesky post by Torsten Bell, 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
@torstenbell.bsky.social
81posts
67substantive
neutralvoice · measured ↗ rising

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
  • Conservative Party6
Most supports
  • Labour government12
  • Rebecca Francis-Davies4
  • UK Government4
Top topics
  • MP & Parliament12 postsneutral
  • Local Government9 postscelebratory
  • Tax & Public Finances8 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
9 Apr 2026Otherangry“The real headline: crypto crook (who pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering rules) plans to try and buy UK politics www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...”↗
8 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“We're doing what's right for Britain: supporting de-escalation abroad and increasing resilience at home. swanseabaynews.com/opinion-tors...”↗
8 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“A great spring evening talking to people in Morriston about Labour's brilliant Gŵyr Abertawe Senedd candidates - including the brilliant Rob Stewart in the flesh.”↗
2 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Full quote in the House of Commons for the keen.”↗
2 Apr 2026Defence & Securitysarcastic“Kemi Badenoch: “I have made it very clear that the Conservative party stands behind America taking this necessary action”. 2nd March 2026”↗
1 Apr 2026Defence & Securityangry“We did not start this war and we refused to commit UK forces to offensive operations exactly because of the impact on families and firms in the UK. Those parties (Reform and Tories) who actively supported this conflict do not get to pretend they care about those consequences now.”↗
1 Apr 2026Local Governmentcelebratory“There's real progress being made in Swansea too, including: - £20m UK Gov funding to revitalise the Civic Centre - Swansea Bay Metro moving forward - momentum behind plans for the tidal lagoon swanseabaynews.com/opinion-tors...”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Labour is delivering stronger rights and income boosts to millions. From today: - £900 more for full-time workers on the National Living Wage and £1500 for those on the minimum - pensioners up to £575 better off this year - energy bills down by more than £100”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentangry“Reform fought against the Employment Rights Act at every step, and have said they'd scrap it in power. That means they're going into the next election promising to: - allow workers shifts to be cancelled with no notice - allow workers to be fired and rehired on worse T&Cs”↗
1 Apr 2026Jobs & Employmentcelebratory“Spring is a time for new beginnings - fitting that landmark new workers' rights come into force in days. - sick pay for low earners - new dads able to spend time with their kids from day 1 - more protection for harassment whistleblowers Historic upgrades delivered by Labour.”↗
31 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“A special shout‑out to the people who make it all possible. Sebastian’s inspiring words as a young volunteer show the future is bright, and Leanne’s journey from chef (known for that legendary breakfast!) to café manager to CEO shows the impact real opportunity can have.”↗
31 Mar 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“Today we’re celebrating an incredible success story: 25 years of The Phoenix Centre. It's a brilliant testament to the hard work and determination of local people in Townhill, supporting skills, confidence and community spirit grow.”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“⁠We now need a reset - as I said to the WRU chief executive just a few weeks ago. There needs to be a new plan and new way of working, not just a new face at the top”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“The truth is that the approach of trying to ride roughshod over near universal opposition to push through chaotic changes simply couldn’t work. Those brave clubs who put their heads above the parapet to call the EGM deserve huge credit for spelling that out”↗
27 Mar 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“It’s right that Richard Collier-Keywood has decided to step back from leading the WRU. It’s not just that on his watch the organisation brought forward the wrong plan for the future of Welsh rugby, but that they went about it in absolutely the wrong way www.wru.wales/2026/03/inde...”↗
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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.