Ryan Rodrigues
itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social
Ryan Rodrigues
@itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social
Former C of E Vicar | Labour Councillor Candidate | London Borough of Merton

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🚨Announcement🚨

Really excited that I’ll be standing as a candidate in the local elections May 2026 in the London Borough of Merton.

I was born and raised in this community- and am so proud to call it home. I would love to represent the people and place that have shaped me.
I spoke with the Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the cost of living

150 off energy bills
freezing rail fares
freezing prescription charges
interest rates down

And here in Merton, the council have provided:

a £3million cost of living fund
council tax support for the 10,000 most vulnerable
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
🚨Announcement🚨

Really excited that I’ll be standing as a candidate in the local elections May 2026 in the London Borough of Merton.

I was born and raised in this community- and am so proud to call it home. I would love to represent the people and place that have shaped me.
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Reposted by Ryan Rodrigues
"The populist shift in British politics, particularly around immigration, has coincided with a growing use of Christian language to legitimise exclusionary ideas… Let me be clear: a nationalist worldview is not a Christian worldview," writes @itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/4qm0Ffq
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
New years walk on the common- happy 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Tommy Robinson wants you to think that Christmas is being stolen.

I’m a priest- here’s what he’s wrong.

Read my piece for @bestforbritain.org below
"At its best, Christianity in Britain has been a force for the liberation of the oppressed, a powerful source of kindness, compassion, social justice and welcome," writes @itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social.

https://bestforbritain.substack.com/p/would-the-christians-of-the-far-right
December 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Pig in blanket 🎄
December 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Thoughts and prayers with the people of Sri Lanka ❤️🇱🇰
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
If anyone is keeping score- it’s the 1st December, and I’ve just heard the first of Mariah’s “All I want for Christmas is you” of the year playing in TK Maxx
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Great to be at Merton’s free Cost of Living event at Pollard’s Hill Library this weekend.

Speak in-person and in-confidence to a range of council teams and local community organisations.

You can find out the date and details for the next event here www.merton.gov.uk/communities-...
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Christmas has officially arrived in Pollards Hill! ❄️

Fantastic time at the New Horizon Centre for the turning on of the Christmas Lights! 🎄
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🎮 New Gaming Hub in Pollard‘s Hill Library

Esport Youth Club X Merton Council

📍 Pollard’s Hill Library,
Every Friday
4-6pm

Open to 11-18 year olds

📱 for full details- head to the website

merton.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=251688

@mertoncouncil.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🏡 Are you a renter?

Here are 8️⃣ new changes to the law that will affect you 💰
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I was out in Pollards Hill last night, knocking on doors and listening to neighbours.

The big topic? Crime and anti-social behaviour.

People want to feel safe, and they want real action that works for everyone — especially young people.

What would make your area feel safer? 👇🏽
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on being elected as Mayor of New York 🍎

A remarkable campaign that shows hope > hate.

Dhoom Machale Zohran
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Now is the time to bring communities together, not tear them apart.

📢 You can read my full piece for @bestforbritain.org on substack here 👇🏽

open.substack.com/pub/bestforb...
"‘The populist shift in politics, particularly around immigration, has coincided with a growing use of Christian language to legitimise exclusionary ideas… Let me be clear: a nationalist worldview is not a Christian worldview", writes @itsryanrodrigues.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/4qm0Ffq
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
⛪️ Our next evening service at St.Marks, Mitcham is today at 5pm

Can’t wait to see you then 🎉
October 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🚨 Lloyd’s bank in Mitcham Town Centre is closing.

💰 Siobhain McDonagh MP is calling for the creation of a new banking hub.

There’s just one problem… 🚌 ⏰
October 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM