🔶️ Shyamali Rodrigues
@shyamalirodrigues.bsky.social
UK - Member Libdems In Europe
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Portugal - Not affiliated to any political party with no particular loyalty to any.
She/Her
Interest in Portuguese, European, UK & Indian politics.
Londoner now living in Lisbon.
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Portugal - Not affiliated to any political party with no particular loyalty to any.
She/Her
Interest in Portuguese, European, UK & Indian politics.
Londoner now living in Lisbon.
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Street blockades by protesters forced the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to postpone its congress aimed at forming a new youth organisation.
Demonstrations force Germany’s far-right to postpone its congress
Demonstrations force Germany's far-right to postpone its congress
www.brusselstimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Street blockades by protesters forced the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to postpone its congress aimed at forming a new youth organisation.
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Moldova temporarily closes airspace after Russian drone incursion
Moldova temporarily closes airspace after Russian drone incursion
Moldova shut its skies for just over an hour on Friday night following a drone incursion, which President Maia Sandu called a 'brutal attack,' blaming Russia.
www.lemonde.fr
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Moldova temporarily closes airspace after Russian drone incursion
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Ed Davey has u-turned on Lib Dem support for a Mansion Tax and has used Tory rhetoric in his response to the budget. If you don't feel he's speaking for you, if you're worried about direction our party is heading, please sign our open letter to Ed from grassroots members:
radicalassociation.o...
radicalassociation.o...
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ed Davey has u-turned on Lib Dem support for a Mansion Tax and has used Tory rhetoric in his response to the budget. If you don't feel he's speaking for you, if you're worried about direction our party is heading, please sign our open letter to Ed from grassroots members:
radicalassociation.o...
radicalassociation.o...
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My son has, since we moved to Richmond a couple of months ago, received more contact hours of assistance from Richmond Council in the past week than we received from Surrey in 2.5 years.
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
My son has, since we moved to Richmond a couple of months ago, received more contact hours of assistance from Richmond Council in the past week than we received from Surrey in 2.5 years.
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One third of ALL council housing building started in London this year has been by Lib Dem Sutton council.
A great achievement from the Lib Dem team - but also a reflection that Labour have failed on housing - contributing to our terrible levels of homelessness.
A great achievement from the Lib Dem team - but also a reflection that Labour have failed on housing - contributing to our terrible levels of homelessness.
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
One third of ALL council housing building started in London this year has been by Lib Dem Sutton council.
A great achievement from the Lib Dem team - but also a reflection that Labour have failed on housing - contributing to our terrible levels of homelessness.
A great achievement from the Lib Dem team - but also a reflection that Labour have failed on housing - contributing to our terrible levels of homelessness.
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 29% (-5)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
GRN: 11% (+3)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 16-20 Nov.
Changes w/ 24-25 Sep.
RFM: 29% (-5)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
GRN: 11% (+3)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 16-20 Nov.
Changes w/ 24-25 Sep.
November 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 29% (-5)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
GRN: 11% (+3)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 16-20 Nov.
Changes w/ 24-25 Sep.
RFM: 29% (-5)
LAB: 22% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
LDM: 12% (+1)
GRN: 11% (+3)
Via @survation.bsky.social, 16-20 Nov.
Changes w/ 24-25 Sep.
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✅ Liberal Democrat HOLD
Thursday's Barnoldswick (Pendle) council by-election result:
LDEM: 59.8% (+1.5)
REF: 26.2% (+26.2)
CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No Grn (-4.9) as prev.
+/- 2024
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Thursday's Barnoldswick (Pendle) council by-election result:
LDEM: 59.8% (+1.5)
REF: 26.2% (+26.2)
CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No Grn (-4.9) as prev.
+/- 2024
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
✅ Liberal Democrat HOLD
Thursday's Barnoldswick (Pendle) council by-election result:
LDEM: 59.8% (+1.5)
REF: 26.2% (+26.2)
CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No Grn (-4.9) as prev.
+/- 2024
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Thursday's Barnoldswick (Pendle) council by-election result:
LDEM: 59.8% (+1.5)
REF: 26.2% (+26.2)
CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No Grn (-4.9) as prev.
+/- 2024
Estimated turnout: ~26% (-1)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
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❗ Reform GAIN from Conservative
Thursday's Hunstanton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) council by-election result:
REF: 29.2% (+29.2)
LDEM: 25.6% (+25.6)
IND: 18.2% (-18.1)
CON: 17.8% (-22.2)
IND: 6.1% (+6.1)
LAB: 3.2% (-20.5)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~34% (-7)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Thursday's Hunstanton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) council by-election result:
REF: 29.2% (+29.2)
LDEM: 25.6% (+25.6)
IND: 18.2% (-18.1)
CON: 17.8% (-22.2)
IND: 6.1% (+6.1)
LAB: 3.2% (-20.5)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~34% (-7)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Andrew’s Previews | Andrew Teale | Substack
"All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order". Click to read Andrew’s Previews, by Andrew Teale, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
andrewteale.me.uk
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
❗ Reform GAIN from Conservative
Thursday's Hunstanton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) council by-election result:
REF: 29.2% (+29.2)
LDEM: 25.6% (+25.6)
IND: 18.2% (-18.1)
CON: 17.8% (-22.2)
IND: 6.1% (+6.1)
LAB: 3.2% (-20.5)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~34% (-7)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Thursday's Hunstanton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) council by-election result:
REF: 29.2% (+29.2)
LDEM: 25.6% (+25.6)
IND: 18.2% (-18.1)
CON: 17.8% (-22.2)
IND: 6.1% (+6.1)
LAB: 3.2% (-20.5)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~34% (-7)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
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“Oh conference”.
Chair in the Your Party debate on dual membership: "No booing, conference. If you are unkind, there will be consequences." (After lots of booing re dual membership)
"We do not want any fights or arguments. Let's be calm...I'm going to have to turn the mic off. Oh conference, dear dear dear."
"We do not want any fights or arguments. Let's be calm...I'm going to have to turn the mic off. Oh conference, dear dear dear."
November 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“Oh conference”.
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Rival attacks on Reform up to now have largely focused on racism (Labour), left-wing / "socialist" on economy (Tories), and soft on Putin (everyone)
This new @thinksinsight.bsky.social research suggests little experience / high risk are the biggest concerns in the minds of voters unsure where to go
This new @thinksinsight.bsky.social research suggests little experience / high risk are the biggest concerns in the minds of voters unsure where to go
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Rival attacks on Reform up to now have largely focused on racism (Labour), left-wing / "socialist" on economy (Tories), and soft on Putin (everyone)
This new @thinksinsight.bsky.social research suggests little experience / high risk are the biggest concerns in the minds of voters unsure where to go
This new @thinksinsight.bsky.social research suggests little experience / high risk are the biggest concerns in the minds of voters unsure where to go
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Inside Polanski's comms operation:
- Coached in Judie Dench-inspired acting methods
- Growing dialogue with Zohran Mamdani's people
- An expanding press team, including a former senior Corbyn adviser and ex-Bundesliga employee
- Social media “critical”
+ more from @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
- Coached in Judie Dench-inspired acting methods
- Growing dialogue with Zohran Mamdani's people
- An expanding press team, including a former senior Corbyn adviser and ex-Bundesliga employee
- Social media “critical”
+ more from @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
Inside Zack Polanski's Comms Strategy
The Green Party has doubled its membership since Zack Polanski became leader. Sophie Church explores how his training in the ‘Gonsalves method’ of ...
www.politicshome.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Inside Polanski's comms operation:
- Coached in Judie Dench-inspired acting methods
- Growing dialogue with Zohran Mamdani's people
- An expanding press team, including a former senior Corbyn adviser and ex-Bundesliga employee
- Social media “critical”
+ more from @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
- Coached in Judie Dench-inspired acting methods
- Growing dialogue with Zohran Mamdani's people
- An expanding press team, including a former senior Corbyn adviser and ex-Bundesliga employee
- Social media “critical”
+ more from @sophiealichurch.bsky.social
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Every planning committee developers propose the building of more 1 and 2 bed apartments. These do nothing to ease our housing crisis of 14,500 and 1,400 in temporary accommodation plus untold numbers of sofa surfers. That is why Lib Dems will build council houses.
November 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Every planning committee developers propose the building of more 1 and 2 bed apartments. These do nothing to ease our housing crisis of 14,500 and 1,400 in temporary accommodation plus untold numbers of sofa surfers. That is why Lib Dems will build council houses.
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Important principle here: housing should not be seen as a financial asset (even less a speculative one), but a fundamental human need.
The housing "market" is broken. That means we need much more social housing, to rent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The housing "market" is broken. That means we need much more social housing, to rent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Important principle here: housing should not be seen as a financial asset (even less a speculative one), but a fundamental human need.
The housing "market" is broken. That means we need much more social housing, to rent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The housing "market" is broken. That means we need much more social housing, to rent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Hamas ✅
Hezbollah ✅
Zarah Sultana ❌
Hezbollah ✅
Zarah Sultana ❌
Jeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conference
Jeremy Corbyn declines to call Zarah Sultana a friend as Your Party holds first conference
Jeremy Corbyn has declined to say his Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana is a friend as supporters of the new grouping gather in Liverpool.
news.sky.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hamas ✅
Hezbollah ✅
Zarah Sultana ❌
Hezbollah ✅
Zarah Sultana ❌
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It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage won’t investigate the Russian infiltration of Reform.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
The Prime Minister must step up and launch a national investigation.
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He is 100% right. Shockingly bad politicians. All because voters only had a choice between these vacuous morons and the even worse ones on the other side of the aisle. Britain desperately needs electoral reform. www.jandehn.com/post/a-very-...
We really need to talk about the British electoral system
The British electoral system allows parties to focus on rivals, not issues. Fundamental challenges are therefore neglected.
www.jandehn.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
He is 100% right. Shockingly bad politicians. All because voters only had a choice between these vacuous morons and the even worse ones on the other side of the aisle. Britain desperately needs electoral reform. www.jandehn.com/post/a-very-...
How lovely to see a news story with a positive tale of migration and refugees instead of the usual, usual.
From humble refugee beginnings to opening some of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Euronews Culture looks at Anok Yai’s exponential rise to fame and achievements this year.
Who is Anok Yai - and why is she the most influential model of 2025?
From humble refugee beginnings to opening some of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Euronews Culture looks at Anok Yai’s exponential rise to fame and achievements this year.
l.euronews.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
How lovely to see a news story with a positive tale of migration and refugees instead of the usual, usual.
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Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for “not looking female enough”. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that. Along with my Lib Dem colleagues, I’ve written to the Minister calling for new, inclusive, practical guidance that protects everyone’s rights.
November 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for “not looking female enough”. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that. Along with my Lib Dem colleagues, I’ve written to the Minister calling for new, inclusive, practical guidance that protects everyone’s rights.
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Votes shares from 3 council by-elections this week (compared to last vote in each ward):
REF 36%(+31)
LIBD 26%(+7)
IND 18%(-4)
LAB 13%(-18)
CON 8%(-12)
(GREEN) (-4)
Votes cast: 5,636 (5,695)
REF 36%(+31)
LIBD 26%(+7)
IND 18%(-4)
LAB 13%(-18)
CON 8%(-12)
(GREEN) (-4)
Votes cast: 5,636 (5,695)
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Votes shares from 3 council by-elections this week (compared to last vote in each ward):
REF 36%(+31)
LIBD 26%(+7)
IND 18%(-4)
LAB 13%(-18)
CON 8%(-12)
(GREEN) (-4)
Votes cast: 5,636 (5,695)
REF 36%(+31)
LIBD 26%(+7)
IND 18%(-4)
LAB 13%(-18)
CON 8%(-12)
(GREEN) (-4)
Votes cast: 5,636 (5,695)
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The Tory/LD coalition govt. was from 2010-2015.
When MPs voted in 2011, on whether to hold an #EURef, The #LibDems overwhelmingly (98%) voted AGAINST this.
Surprisingly, 100% of The Green Party of England & Wales voted for The Tories' #EUref plans.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
When MPs voted in 2011, on whether to hold an #EURef, The #LibDems overwhelmingly (98%) voted AGAINST this.
Surprisingly, 100% of The Green Party of England & Wales voted for The Tories' #EUref plans.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Tory/LD coalition govt. was from 2010-2015.
When MPs voted in 2011, on whether to hold an #EURef, The #LibDems overwhelmingly (98%) voted AGAINST this.
Surprisingly, 100% of The Green Party of England & Wales voted for The Tories' #EUref plans.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
When MPs voted in 2011, on whether to hold an #EURef, The #LibDems overwhelmingly (98%) voted AGAINST this.
Surprisingly, 100% of The Green Party of England & Wales voted for The Tories' #EUref plans.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
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