🔶️ Shyamali Rodrigues
@shyamalirodrigues.bsky.social
UK - Member Libdems In Europe
🔶️
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.
🔶️
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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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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David Coburn! There's a blast from the past. Famous for flagrant racism towards Humza Yousaf, becoming UKIP leader in Scotland by default, standing on a pro-fracking platform in Stirling and losing his deposit, and having his application to join the Scottish Conservatives rejected by Jackson Carlaw.
Former Farage party MEP denies taking money from pro-Russian campaign www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
David Coburn! There's a blast from the past. Famous for flagrant racism towards Humza Yousaf, becoming UKIP leader in Scotland by default, standing on a pro-fracking platform in Stirling and losing his deposit, and having his application to join the Scottish Conservatives rejected by Jackson Carlaw.
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We’ve just hit 50 council by-election wins since May 1st, winning more than the Conservatives, Labour, and the Green Party!
The momentum is with us. 🔶
The momentum is with us. 🔶
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’ve just hit 50 council by-election wins since May 1st, winning more than the Conservatives, Labour, and the Green Party!
The momentum is with us. 🔶
The momentum is with us. 🔶
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Altice Portugal vende Data Center da Covilhã a fundo espanhol por 120 milhões de euros
#data #portugal
#data #portugal
Altice Portugal vende Data Center da Covilhã a fundo espanhol por 120 milhões de euros
tugatech.com.pt
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Prince
The Blue Aeroplanes
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Philip Glass
Ahmad Jamal
Prince
The Blue Aeroplanes
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Philip Glass
Ahmad Jamal
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
The Yetties
Diamanda Galas
j-pac
OMC
Bob Downe
The Yetties
Diamanda Galas
j-pac
OMC
Bob Downe
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Cliff Richard
Gwenno
Dave Pike
Michel Polnareff
Salena Jones
Cliff Richard
Gwenno
Dave Pike
Michel Polnareff
Salena Jones
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Prince
The Blue Aeroplanes
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Philip Glass
Ahmad Jamal
Prince
The Blue Aeroplanes
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Philip Glass
Ahmad Jamal
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Two things about this UKIP/Brexit/associate of Farage/ former MEP don't surprise me. Firstly there is a suspicion about taking Russian money and secondly that his home is in France.....
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Two things about this UKIP/Brexit/associate of Farage/ former MEP don't surprise me. Firstly there is a suspicion about taking Russian money and secondly that his home is in France.....
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If you're lucky enough to be able to read the @financialtimes.com these evidence-based conversations between @jburnmurdoch.ft.com and @sarahoconnorft.ft.com are particularly fascinating. Here's the latest.
The AI Shift: Is AI about to break polling?
Online surveys are susceptible to bogus respondents and synthetic samples warrant scepticism
www.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
If you're lucky enough to be able to read the @financialtimes.com these evidence-based conversations between @jburnmurdoch.ft.com and @sarahoconnorft.ft.com are particularly fascinating. Here's the latest.
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Hetton (Sunderland) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 45.2% (+34.3)
🙋 Ind: 25.6% (-3.6)
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-23.9)
🔶 LDM: 4.2% (+1.7)
🌳 CON: 2.3% (-3.6)
No GRN (-5.0) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 45.2% (+34.3)
🙋 Ind: 25.6% (-3.6)
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-23.9)
🔶 LDM: 4.2% (+1.7)
🌳 CON: 2.3% (-3.6)
No GRN (-5.0) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
November 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Hetton (Sunderland) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 45.2% (+34.3)
🙋 Ind: 25.6% (-3.6)
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-23.9)
🔶 LDM: 4.2% (+1.7)
🌳 CON: 2.3% (-3.6)
No GRN (-5.0) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 45.2% (+34.3)
🙋 Ind: 25.6% (-3.6)
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-23.9)
🔶 LDM: 4.2% (+1.7)
🌳 CON: 2.3% (-3.6)
No GRN (-5.0) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
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Barnoldswick (Pendle) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 59.8% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 26.2% (New)
🌳 CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
🌹 LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No GRN (-4.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🔶 LDM: 59.8% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 26.2% (New)
🌳 CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
🌹 LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No GRN (-4.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Barnoldswick (Pendle) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 59.8% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 26.2% (New)
🌳 CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
🌹 LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No GRN (-4.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🔶 LDM: 59.8% (+1.5)
➡️ RFM: 26.2% (New)
🌳 CON: 10.1% (-11.7)
🌹 LAB: 3.9% (-11.1)
No GRN (-4.9) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
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Portugal, ICS-ISCTE poll:
Presidential election
Gouveia e Melo (*): 26% (new)
Ventura (CH-PfE): 25% (+13)
M. Mendes (*-EPP): 23% (new)
Seguro (PS-S&D): 14% (new)
Cotrim (IL-RE): 5% (new)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election
Fieldwork: 07-17 November 2025
Sample size: 807
➤ europeelects.eu/portugal
Presidential election
Gouveia e Melo (*): 26% (new)
Ventura (CH-PfE): 25% (+13)
M. Mendes (*-EPP): 23% (new)
Seguro (PS-S&D): 14% (new)
Cotrim (IL-RE): 5% (new)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election
Fieldwork: 07-17 November 2025
Sample size: 807
➤ europeelects.eu/portugal
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Portugal, ICS-ISCTE poll:
Presidential election
Gouveia e Melo (*): 26% (new)
Ventura (CH-PfE): 25% (+13)
M. Mendes (*-EPP): 23% (new)
Seguro (PS-S&D): 14% (new)
Cotrim (IL-RE): 5% (new)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election
Fieldwork: 07-17 November 2025
Sample size: 807
➤ europeelects.eu/portugal
Presidential election
Gouveia e Melo (*): 26% (new)
Ventura (CH-PfE): 25% (+13)
M. Mendes (*-EPP): 23% (new)
Seguro (PS-S&D): 14% (new)
Cotrim (IL-RE): 5% (new)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election
Fieldwork: 07-17 November 2025
Sample size: 807
➤ europeelects.eu/portugal
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Portugal's under-17s are world champions — five months on from becoming European champions.
Bino's side beat Austria 1-0 in the final in Qatar, thanks to a goal from Benfica's Anisio Cabral.
Bino's side beat Austria 1-0 in the final in Qatar, thanks to a goal from Benfica's Anisio Cabral.
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Portugal's under-17s are world champions — five months on from becoming European champions.
Bino's side beat Austria 1-0 in the final in Qatar, thanks to a goal from Benfica's Anisio Cabral.
Bino's side beat Austria 1-0 in the final in Qatar, thanks to a goal from Benfica's Anisio Cabral.