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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Sep 28

Kick-off day 1 of Labour Conference 25.
Proud to be part of Unison delegation 🌹

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Sep 23

Proud to stand alongside the great Mayor of our great city

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Aug 29

What a great launch for the Creative Mile art trail - come to Brentford and walk the walk this weekend!

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Jun 21

Buzzin’ atmosphere at Brentford Canal Festival with @ruthcadbury.bsky.social , @maxmosley.bsky.social , Dan Bowring and Brentford FC mascot !

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · Jun 12

Terrible news from Ahmedabad & I know this will be a deeply distressing time for those with family & friends travelling.

The FCDO have set up a Crisis teams in the UK & India, and my thoughts are with all those on the plane and their families.

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What we know so far after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes

More than 200 people were on board the flight to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · May 11

Brentford is a great place to live!

Fantastic weather for a #labourdoorstep session🌹
Residents spoke so positively about how they love living here

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · May 11

Eastern European communities play such a huge and important role in Hounslow - and beyond.
Great to spend some time with the Polish community at their Polish Heritage Festival event commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Lampton Park .

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Jim Sciutto @jimsciutto.bsky.social · May 8

The new pope tweeting in February:

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LBC @lbc.co.uk · May 8

BREAKING: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope

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UNISON @unison.org.uk · May 1

Have you voted yet?

Today there are local and mayoral elections across England.
Polling stations are open until 10pm. Take your photo ID

🗳️ Find your polling station: wheredoivote.co.uk

Photo of UK countryside. Have you voted? Polls open until 10am. Take your photo ID.

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Apr 27

Great turn out in the sunshine at #brentfordmarket
Real community vibe, including delicious Argentine street food.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Apr 26

On the day of his funeral, I would like to express the collective sorrow of London and Londoners at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Today, Londoners join millions around the world in mourning his loss. May he rest in peace.

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Apr 21

He always spoke for the most vulnerable among us.

Rest in peace #PapaFrancisco

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Pope Francis on immigrants: For Christians, “no one is a stranger”

YouTube video by ROME REPORTS in English

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Mar 15

On the road for Labour 🌹
Great to be in Filton & Bradley Stoke campaigning with Claire Hazelgrove MP

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London Borough of Hounslow @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social · Mar 14

Councillor @shansview.bsky.social, Leader of #Hounslow Council says: "I would like to wish everyone celebrating across Hounslow a very #HappyHoli! I hope you have a wonderful Festival of Colours with family, friends and loved ones."

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Mar 7

Attending #IWD25 event at @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social Now listening from Mandy Skinner about a Fairer and More Equal Borough for Women, including the One-Stop-Shop for survivors of domestic abuse.

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Hounslow Labour Party @labourhounslow.bsky.social · Mar 2

Great to speak to hundreds of residents going into the final week of the Brentford East and Syon & Brentford Lock by-election campaigns. Lots of residents voting for Max and Jennifer this Thursday.

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · Feb 28

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating across Hounslow, London and the whole world.

The start of Ramadan marks a month of fasting for Muslims and I’m looking forward to attending Iftar’s across Hounslow over the next month.

A golden moon with a golden star on a purple background, with golden text at the bottom which says Ramadan Kareem.

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Feb 23

🔴Brentford is a great place to live

🔴Let’s keep it that way - vote Labour on 6 March

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Cllr Katherine Dunne @katherinedunne.bsky.social · Feb 16

Research from @local.gov.uk shows most councillors have been intimidated or abused; women so more than men, leading to calls to not publish cllrs’ home addresses

Yet a male candidate in my borough boasts about publishing his on his leaflets, comparing himself to his female opponent who does not

More than a fifth of councillors have received death threats or threats of violence, as half say abuse has got worse in past year – LGA Survey

The LGA's latest survey of councillors' experiences show that around one fifth have received a death threat or threat of violence in their role, and nearly three-quarters have received abuse or intimi...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Feb 14

If you’re out and about in town this Valentine’s Day and over the weekend you might spot our new Loved & Wanted in London campaign posters ❤️

In these uncertain times, our city will always shine as a beacon of hope for those who need it.

Two people holding hands in front of Loved & Wanted billboard posters

Two frames of Loved & Wanted posters with people cycling and walking past

A man and two boys walk past Loved & Wanted posters

A Loved & Wanted poster on the side of a café, next to a railway bridge

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Refuge @refugecharity.bsky.social · Feb 14

Reminder, love should never hurt. If you’re experiencing #DomesticAbuse this #ValentinesDay, you are not alone.

For support or to contact our dedicated Helpline Team visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Image of a bunch of red roses with one large black on in the middle. Text reads "Love shouldn't hurt"

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Marcela Benedetti @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social · Feb 9

🔴Vote Labour on 6 March

🔴Let’s keep Brentford a great place to live!

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Shantanu Rajawat @shansview.bsky.social · Feb 9

A brilliant Sunday afternoon canvassing session in Brentford East. Really warm reception for our candidate @maxmosley.bsky.social on 6 March. @labourhounslow.bsky.social @salmanshaheen.bsky.social @marcelabenedetti.bsky.social #labourdoorstep

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Sadiq Khan @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social · Jan 31

Five years on from Brexit, London remains a European city, where European Londoners are valued and cherished. You are our neighbours, colleagues, friends and loved ones. Thank you for making London your home. You are wanted here—and always will be.

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