Serena Ralston
@serenaralston.bsky.social
Green Party Councillor for Clifton Down, Bristol. Comms specialist, writer, urban planning anorak. English cyclist envying the Dutch. Christian. Views own.
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Christmas is for everyone - you're invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus at a church near you
YouTube video by The Church of England
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The true Christian message is one of compassion and welcome to all. Not exclusion. Great video from C of E @cclimateaction.bsky.social bristolcathedral.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/Uqk2p...
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This is incredible stuff. I imagine the historic preservation work was probably easier in Rome than Seattle too.
Let's face it: the Eternal City is not known for having a highly functional transit network. (Among Romans, ATAC, as local agency is know, is the subject of a lot of rueful complaining.)
But #Rome 's newly-opened stations on metro line C are truly impressive examples of transit—and museum—design.
But #Rome 's newly-opened stations on metro line C are truly impressive examples of transit—and museum—design.
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is incredible stuff. I imagine the historic preservation work was probably easier in Rome than Seattle too.
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I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss.
We stand with you.
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This is absolutely abhorrent.
Too many people this year (and in other years) have lost their lives to antisemitic terror attacks.
Thinking of the victims' loved ones and everyone around the world celebrating Hannukah.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Too many people this year (and in other years) have lost their lives to antisemitic terror attacks.
Thinking of the victims' loved ones and everyone around the world celebrating Hannukah.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This is absolutely abhorrent.
Too many people this year (and in other years) have lost their lives to antisemitic terror attacks.
Thinking of the victims' loved ones and everyone around the world celebrating Hannukah.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Too many people this year (and in other years) have lost their lives to antisemitic terror attacks.
Thinking of the victims' loved ones and everyone around the world celebrating Hannukah.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Ho ho ho! 🎅
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ho ho ho! 🎅
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
A fun evening being a Christmas elf for tonight's Illuminated Boat Parade, alongside Cllr Brown (he has the beard for it!) as Santa, giving out presents and leading the flotillas down the Harbour.
Thanks to the Harbour team for letting (making?) us do this! A great laugh all round.
The true Christian message is one of compassion and welcome to all. Not exclusion. Great video from C of E @cclimateaction.bsky.social bristolcathedral.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/Uqk2p...
Christmas is for everyone - you're invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus at a church near you
YouTube video by The Church of England
youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The true Christian message is one of compassion and welcome to all. Not exclusion. Great video from C of E @cclimateaction.bsky.social bristolcathedral.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/Uqk2p...
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Just wrote an article for @bristol247.bsky.social about a v niche but v important topic - therapy for children who have been through the care system. And how Labour are planning to cut this funding 🙄 #fostercare #Bristol #therapy #adoption #specialguardianship
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www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'Children in the care system need our support'
Shona Jemphrey says more funding is needed for children in the care system
www.bristol247.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Just wrote an article for @bristol247.bsky.social about a v niche but v important topic - therapy for children who have been through the care system. And how Labour are planning to cut this funding 🙄 #fostercare #Bristol #therapy #adoption #specialguardianship
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www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
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There is one overriding political problem, from which all others follow. Until it is addressed, every policy advanced by governments is window dressing.
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
There is one overriding political problem, from which all others follow. Until it is addressed, every policy advanced by governments is window dressing.
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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Zack Polanski is playing an important role in projecting Green values — but this revival belongs to the whole movement.
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Zack Polanski is playing an important role in projecting Green values — but this revival belongs to the whole movement.
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
Over 800 councillors, four MPs, peers in the Lords and a fast-growing membership are driving our shared success.
#GreenSurge
Lovely story
Hundreds of people flocked to see the switch on of the latest addition to the area's Christmas celebrations
Massive angel descends on cafe in time for tea
Locals in Sea Mills gather to celebrate Christmas in their own unique style
www.bristol247.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Lovely story
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For some reason this vent always makes my eye twitch!
December 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
For some reason this vent always makes my eye twitch!
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
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All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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As right wing rags attack the chancellor for her Budget, they can't ignore the disastrous impact Brexit has had on our economy.
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As right wing rags attack the chancellor for her Budget, they can't ignore the disastrous impact Brexit has had on our economy.
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Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Real action on climate change requires funding, not just rhetoric. The govt must commit to contributing to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility fund and Just Transition Mechanism if we are to address climate breakdown.
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You've hit the nail on the head. It's absurd that essential car travel is taxed heavily while frequent flying gets a free pass. This isn't just unfair, it's terrible climate policy. We must tax aviation fuel. #MakePollutersPay #FlightFreeFuture
When will we extend fuel duty to the luxury of flying - and add VAT? We have both taxes applied to motorists - people going to work and about their daily lives, get taxed to the max. People flying round the word - nothing. It can’t be justified.
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
You've hit the nail on the head. It's absurd that essential car travel is taxed heavily while frequent flying gets a free pass. This isn't just unfair, it's terrible climate policy. We must tax aviation fuel. #MakePollutersPay #FlightFreeFuture
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The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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In London Town on family business today.
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In London Town on family business today.
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
Nobody stole my watch.
Nobody tried to stab me.
Everyone I met was polite.
My Tube carriages weren’t graffitied.
Great city; great people.
Maybe people should stop listening to suburban London doomers posting for X money from degenerate Musk?
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It’s infuriating. Here was a chance to do something bold and the Chancellor bottled it. And it wouldn’t even have been politically risky as most people support wealth tax. And why not tax #privatejets? Again, masses of support @wearepossible.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It’s infuriating. Here was a chance to do something bold and the Chancellor bottled it. And it wouldn’t even have been politically risky as most people support wealth tax. And why not tax #privatejets? Again, masses of support @wearepossible.bsky.social
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"Ordinary people are going to see their income tax bills increase"
@adrianramsay.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to address unprecedented cost of living pressures- and how a wealth tax would raise revenues to fund our infrastructure and public services.
@adrianramsay.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to address unprecedented cost of living pressures- and how a wealth tax would raise revenues to fund our infrastructure and public services.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Ordinary people are going to see their income tax bills increase"
@adrianramsay.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to address unprecedented cost of living pressures- and how a wealth tax would raise revenues to fund our infrastructure and public services.
@adrianramsay.bsky.social explains how Labour's budget fails to address unprecedented cost of living pressures- and how a wealth tax would raise revenues to fund our infrastructure and public services.
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Happy to have supported Clifton Down Growing Space in its bid for CIL funding. The council's Area 3 committee agreed unanimously to back it. The funding will mean more raised beds, permanent watering facilities, and the chance for more people to grow their own food. Great use of a disused car park.
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Happy to have supported Clifton Down Growing Space in its bid for CIL funding. The council's Area 3 committee agreed unanimously to back it. The funding will mean more raised beds, permanent watering facilities, and the chance for more people to grow their own food. Great use of a disused car park.
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
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It's nearly time for our end-of-year party! Join us online on Monday 15th December to celebrate #FlightFree2025 with our fave travel stories from the year, and test your flight-free knowledge with our legendary quiz.
Register now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Register now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It's nearly time for our end-of-year party! Join us online on Monday 15th December to celebrate #FlightFree2025 with our fave travel stories from the year, and test your flight-free knowledge with our legendary quiz.
Register now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Register now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
This is a tragedy for wildlife, for our species, for future generations and for England. Heart-breaking.Thank you for being one of the brave few @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social fighting this travesty..#planningandinfrastructurebill
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - sadly about to clear its final hurdle. With disastrous implications for our already nature-depleted land
#Biodiversity #Planning
#Biodiversity #Planning
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This is a tragedy for wildlife, for our species, for future generations and for England. Heart-breaking.Thank you for being one of the brave few @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social fighting this travesty..#planningandinfrastructurebill