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

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  • Government6
  • Disability Rights UK3
  • NATO2
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  • Defence & Security11 postssupportive
  • Economy & Jobs (General)10 postscelebratory
  • Culture & Community4 postssupportive
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27 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“Had a great time on the doors this week, talking to residents about what matters most to them. Don't forget to vote for your local councillors on Thursday 7th May. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. Don't forget to bring photo ID! Thank you to Simon Opher MP for Stroud for joining us.”↗
27 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Really amazing to be the keynote speaker at the first Unmanned Systems Network conference of over 250 companies at STEAM last Friday. The event brought together SMEs with large companies, the MOD and local recruiters all organised by the incredible team at SDO Associates.”↗
24 Apr 2026Culture & Communitymeasured“This week I've been interviewing candidates for the Chair of the Pride in Penhill programme. This role will hold a high level of responsibility and bringing together the Neihgbourhood/Community Board. fill out my survey to be notified Board recruitment opens. willstone.org.uk/pride-in-pen...”↗
23 Apr 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“It was fantastic to meet James from Helsing a defence technology company that play a vital role in enhancing NATO's security on the Eastern Flank. Helsing is in an exciting phase of rapid growth and actively exploring where to base their next facility - an opportunity to make the case for Swindon!”↗
23 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalcelebratory“Great to meet up with Ian Lamont, a former Army Colonel, and hear more about his work at Applied Intuition. The company is pioneering work with AI to enhance both civilian and defence infrastructure.”↗
22 Apr 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“Lovely to meet Karve, a company that has built systems to connect cutting-edge British technology with the defence challenges facing our NATO allies, ensuring innovation developed here reaches those who need it most. Improving procurement is a crucial part of Swindon's defence cluster.”↗
21 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“£1,841,702 for Swindon Council to set up a new SEND service called Experts at Hand. What does that mean? Quicker, earlier, easier access to specialist support from educational psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists for local children with SEND.”↗
20 Apr 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“I've written to Chancellor Reeves urging her to increase investment in defence to keep our country safe. I am delighted to see that she is considering new 'war bonds' that would allow members of the public and financial institutions to buy bonds to raise money ring-fenced for national security.”↗
20 Apr 2026MP & Parliamentmeasured“Some of you may not know I sit on the Backbench Business Select Committee — the first of its kind in the House of Commons. We decide which debates backbench MPs get to bring forward, and where they're heard.”↗
17 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“ The club supports many people across the Swindon and Wiltshire area. Please dig deep and donate to help keep it alive. Disclaimer: All proceeds raised will go directly to Swindon RBL The Club, which is the charitable entity responsible for running the building. www.gofundme.com/f/the-club-s...”↗
17 Apr 2026Culture & Communitycelebratory“I am raising money to support The Club Stratton Royal British Legion in Swindon. Being an ex-Rifleman, the Royal British Legion is close to my heart. It is the last Royal British Legion club in the town, and we are looking to raise £20,000 to support the club with ongoing building maintenance costs”↗
17 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“It was fantastic to a host a Drop-In event in Parliament with Eco Ninja's and staff from Great Western Hospital this week. They aim to introduce surgical theatre hat badges across the NHS which will easily identify all members of a surgical team.”↗
16 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Exciting to meet Vertical Aerospace in Parliament this week following their milestone two-way transition flight a major step towards UK certification. With their base near Swindon in Shrivenham, they're already great local employers and I'd welcome seeing them expand further into Swindon.”↗
16 Apr 2026Educationcelebratory“One of my central goals is to improve access to Education in our town and make sure that kids growing up in Swindon North know they can achieve anything they put their minds to and government are giving New College Swindon a £1.5m boost from the FE College Condition Allocations (FECCA)”↗
15 Apr 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“Defence companies investing in towns like Swindon don't just strengthen our national security. They pay business rates, create skilled jobs, and put money back into local communities. Strong defence is good economics. Tackling the cost of living and investing in defence go hand in hand.”↗
15 Apr 2026Local Governmentmeasured“On the 7th of May we have some important elections in Swindon. This time, for the first time in many years, we have all 57 council seats up for election. Remember, you won't be able to vote if you don't take photo ID!”↗
14 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Great to visit nLighten, a fantastic Swindon based Data Centre, securely storing multiple companies data and protecting their ability to work effectively in the modern age. They're open to new clients and have multiple data options. You can find out more here: www.nlighten.com/en/edge-loca...”↗
10 Apr 2026Defence & Securitycelebratory“For some time now I've been working to support female service members in receiving appropriate body armour and am also pleased to support the Female Veterans Transformation Programme (FVTP). : covenantfund.org.uk/female-veter...”↗
9 Apr 2026Educationmeasured“I know there is a high level of concern about the provision of SEND support in local authorities and schools. I'm raising the concerns parents have raised with me with the Education Secretary but in the meantime I am pleased that Swindon receiving an extra £285k, taking this year’s total to £2.6m.”↗
8 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratory“Fantastic to be out in the sunshine today speaking with residents alongside Wes Streeting and local volunteers in Haydon Wick. I had some really important conversations with residents about the NHS, and how the Council and wider government can address concerns in Swindon.”↗
8 Apr 2026Technology & Digitalmeasured“In November last year Ofcom identified the disproportionate harms that affected women and girls on the internet and I recently joined a number of my colleagues in calling for Ofcom to recognise the specific harms that can disproportionally impact boys and men online.”↗
7 Apr 2026Utilities & Watermeasured“I recently signed an open letter urging OFWAT and the DEFRA Secretary to reject Thames Water's bid to be immune from paying fines up to 2030. I have also written separately to Thames Water directly.”↗
6 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“It's been a busy few weeks in Swindon North with £20m from the Chancellor for a new entertainment venue and a 7th Drone company setting up in the Swindon Drone Hub. Read all about it in my latest newsletter! willstonemp.substack.com/publish/post...”↗
1 Apr 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Great to catch up with Danish company MyDefence who are choosing to set up their offices in Swindon. As global leaders in soldier-borne Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), MyDefence are driving innovation with a soldier-first ethos, protecting infantry on the ground from drone attacks.”↗
31 Mar 2026Defence & Securitymeasured“I was pleased to join Zelim and its Chief Strategy Officer Andrew Tipping for a fireside chat with innovators from the NATO DIANA programme, brought together by IoT Tribe.”↗
30 Mar 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratory“Fantastic to meet Oliver Newman, head of business development and capture at Stark, a company that has set up its British site in Swindon! Stark are hiring and you can apply via the link in the comments.”↗
27 Mar 2026MP & Parliamentcelebratory“Great to host a community surgery in Haydon Wick alongside Cllr Stanka Adamcova and nice of Cllr Ravi Venkatesh to stop by. I'm always looking to be out in the community when I'm not in London whether that's at surgeries, canvassing or visiting local businesses.”↗
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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.