🔶️ 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.
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:
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November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Here's what I said a few days ago and I wasn't alone if you see the replies.
Here's what I said a few days ago and I wasn't alone if you see the replies.
Polite request...
Can politicians stop using the word "botched"! It tells me nothing specific and just sounds like there is a good version of the rubbish thing you are rightly trying to criticise.
Can politicians stop using the word "botched"! It tells me nothing specific and just sounds like there is a good version of the rubbish thing you are rightly trying to criticise.
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Here's what I said a few days ago and I wasn't alone if you see the replies.
Here's what I said a few days ago and I wasn't alone if you see the replies.
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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.
Labour made Corbyn leader... Starmer was in his shadow cabinet. Rayner too I think? so I'm not sure they can chuckle along in comfort.
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Labour made Corbyn leader... Starmer was in his shadow cabinet. Rayner too I think? so I'm not sure they can chuckle along in comfort.
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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
Please stop using the word 'botched'.
a cartoon of charlie brown standing on a sidewalk and saying `` good grief '' .
ALT: a cartoon of charlie brown standing on a sidewalk and saying `` good grief '' .
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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Please stop using the word 'botched'.
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Another important observation. Chega say housing should be for the 'portuguese' and immigration should be stopped. As someone who works in construction, the vast majority of workers are 'non-white' from Africa, Brazil and increasingly from India. That's an uncomfortable truth for the far-right here.
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Another important observation. Chega say housing should be for the 'portuguese' and immigration should be stopped. As someone who works in construction, the vast majority of workers are 'non-white' from Africa, Brazil and increasingly from India. That's an uncomfortable truth for the far-right here.
It's clear here in Portugal that the lack of housing and affordable housing has definitely fuelled discontent.
I recently watched this excellent short from @johnharris1969.bsky.social and so much resonates.
Governments all across europe need to build social housing.
youtu.be/Me8KJlzYymI?...
I recently watched this excellent short from @johnharris1969.bsky.social and so much resonates.
Governments all across europe need to build social housing.
youtu.be/Me8KJlzYymI?...
The city that reveals Britain's biggest problem: nowhere to live | Anywhere but Westminster
YouTube video by The Guardian
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November 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's clear here in Portugal that the lack of housing and affordable housing has definitely fuelled discontent.
I recently watched this excellent short from @johnharris1969.bsky.social and so much resonates.
Governments all across europe need to build social housing.
youtu.be/Me8KJlzYymI?...
I recently watched this excellent short from @johnharris1969.bsky.social and so much resonates.
Governments all across europe need to build social housing.
youtu.be/Me8KJlzYymI?...
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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.
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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-...
The only way he will get the message is if MAGA/Trump women stop voting for him.
November 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The only way he will get the message is if MAGA/Trump women stop voting for him.