Lorena Serantes, MSS, BSS
@loreserantes.bsky.social
Political analyst / British Politics / RTs and Likes are NOT endorsements.
From Galicia, NW Spain 🩵🤍
From Galicia, NW Spain 🩵🤍
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Happy New Year!
There's a fake account impersonating Labour MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social (see the extra "r"). This has been my reply to a message sent from this account. Hope it gets deleted soon.
January 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
There's a fake account impersonating Labour MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social (see the extra "r"). This has been my reply to a message sent from this account. Hope it gets deleted soon.
I am starting a new journey, finally getting out of the unemployed list, therefore won't have much time to post on this platform. Hope everything goes well.
January 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I am starting a new journey, finally getting out of the unemployed list, therefore won't have much time to post on this platform. Hope everything goes well.
Happy New Year!
December 30, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Happy New Year!
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Christmas is a joyous time in London—our city comes alive with lights in our streets and the kindness of friends and strangers alike.
Let’s embrace the generosity and warmth of the season and carry that spirit into 2025.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
youtu.be/YTKleI47IkI
Let’s embrace the generosity and warmth of the season and carry that spirit into 2025.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
youtu.be/YTKleI47IkI
A Christmas Message from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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December 25, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Christmas is a joyous time in London—our city comes alive with lights in our streets and the kindness of friends and strangers alike.
Let’s embrace the generosity and warmth of the season and carry that spirit into 2025.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
youtu.be/YTKleI47IkI
Let’s embrace the generosity and warmth of the season and carry that spirit into 2025.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
youtu.be/YTKleI47IkI
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Merry Christmas!
In Galician culture, we have our own version of Santa: the #Apalpador or #Pandigueiro, a man from the mountains who checks if children's bellys are full at Christmas Eve. The tradition is similar to that of the Basque #Olentzero.
December 17, 2024 at 10:36 AM
In Galician culture, we have our own version of Santa: the #Apalpador or #Pandigueiro, a man from the mountains who checks if children's bellys are full at Christmas Eve. The tradition is similar to that of the Basque #Olentzero.
Owen Jones has conquered the impossible, uniting the left and right in one thing: Defining him as an insufferable arrogant.
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Owen Jones has conquered the impossible, uniting the left and right in one thing: Defining him as an insufferable arrogant.
I have shared on #Twitter some short videos from mayors of different towns in Galicia; they explain why they oppose the building of a large cellulose plant in #Lugo, which would destroy our rural & local economy. If someone wants to know more (the videos are in Galician language), drop me a message.
December 14, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I have shared on #Twitter some short videos from mayors of different towns in Galicia; they explain why they oppose the building of a large cellulose plant in #Lugo, which would destroy our rural & local economy. If someone wants to know more (the videos are in Galician language), drop me a message.
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Extreme poverty in Africa is rising, but 32 countries spend more on paying down debt than healthcare.
The last Labour government worked to end the debt crisis. We have an opportunity to do the same and help end extreme poverty for good.
The last Labour government worked to end the debt crisis. We have an opportunity to do the same and help end extreme poverty for good.
December 10, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Extreme poverty in Africa is rising, but 32 countries spend more on paying down debt than healthcare.
The last Labour government worked to end the debt crisis. We have an opportunity to do the same and help end extreme poverty for good.
The last Labour government worked to end the debt crisis. We have an opportunity to do the same and help end extreme poverty for good.
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Growing evidence shows smartphones, and social media in particular, are negatively impacting our children’s mental health, sleep and learning. I see it as a parent.
It was great to speak with Josh MacAlister about Safer Phones Bill to show my support.
saferphonesbill.co.uk
It was great to speak with Josh MacAlister about Safer Phones Bill to show my support.
saferphonesbill.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Growing evidence shows smartphones, and social media in particular, are negatively impacting our children’s mental health, sleep and learning. I see it as a parent.
It was great to speak with Josh MacAlister about Safer Phones Bill to show my support.
saferphonesbill.co.uk
It was great to speak with Josh MacAlister about Safer Phones Bill to show my support.
saferphonesbill.co.uk
The @libdems.org.uk MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, has posted a must-read Twitter thread on Syria. It provides a strong analysis of the current conflicts emerging within the region, maintaining an approach of scepticism towards the future. A Foreign Secretary in the making.
December 9, 2024 at 1:04 PM
The @libdems.org.uk MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, has posted a must-read Twitter thread on Syria. It provides a strong analysis of the current conflicts emerging within the region, maintaining an approach of scepticism towards the future. A Foreign Secretary in the making.
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Splott (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 34.0% (-31.1)
🌍 GRN: 17.3% (Newish)*
🐉 PRO: 14.6% (+10.3)
🔶 LDM: 14.0% (+8.6)
➡️ RFM: 13.0% (New)
🌼 PLC: 4.2% (Newish)*
🌳 CON: 2.9% (-5.9)
*No joint PLC/GRN (-13.7) or TUSC (-2.7) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌹 LAB: 34.0% (-31.1)
🌍 GRN: 17.3% (Newish)*
🐉 PRO: 14.6% (+10.3)
🔶 LDM: 14.0% (+8.6)
➡️ RFM: 13.0% (New)
🌼 PLC: 4.2% (Newish)*
🌳 CON: 2.9% (-5.9)
*No joint PLC/GRN (-13.7) or TUSC (-2.7) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
December 5, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Splott (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 34.0% (-31.1)
🌍 GRN: 17.3% (Newish)*
🐉 PRO: 14.6% (+10.3)
🔶 LDM: 14.0% (+8.6)
➡️ RFM: 13.0% (New)
🌼 PLC: 4.2% (Newish)*
🌳 CON: 2.9% (-5.9)
*No joint PLC/GRN (-13.7) or TUSC (-2.7) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌹 LAB: 34.0% (-31.1)
🌍 GRN: 17.3% (Newish)*
🐉 PRO: 14.6% (+10.3)
🔶 LDM: 14.0% (+8.6)
➡️ RFM: 13.0% (New)
🌼 PLC: 4.2% (Newish)*
🌳 CON: 2.9% (-5.9)
*No joint PLC/GRN (-13.7) or TUSC (-2.7) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
On #FamilyFarmTax: I think it's wrong and will make small farmers poorer, while big corporations that keep polluting rivers and rural communities are not being punished. A Labour govt. should be taxing the wealthy, not farmers and workers. I'm unable to support a policy that puts families at risk.
December 4, 2024 at 10:04 AM
On #FamilyFarmTax: I think it's wrong and will make small farmers poorer, while big corporations that keep polluting rivers and rural communities are not being punished. A Labour govt. should be taxing the wealthy, not farmers and workers. I'm unable to support a policy that puts families at risk.
Elon Musk keeps on interfering on British politics. The British people must be the only ones with the capacity to change their representatives, hold MPs and govts to account, etc. An American multimillionaire with links to the far-right has NO mandate on UK politics WHATSOEVER.
December 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Elon Musk keeps on interfering on British politics. The British people must be the only ones with the capacity to change their representatives, hold MPs and govts to account, etc. An American multimillionaire with links to the far-right has NO mandate on UK politics WHATSOEVER.
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With reports that patients might have to pay for assisted dying, 61% of Britons think that assisted dying should be available for free on the NHS
Available for free on NHS: 61%
Only available from private providers: 15%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Available for free on NHS: 61%
Only available from private providers: 15%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
December 2, 2024 at 4:42 PM
With reports that patients might have to pay for assisted dying, 61% of Britons think that assisted dying should be available for free on the NHS
Available for free on NHS: 61%
Only available from private providers: 15%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Available for free on NHS: 61%
Only available from private providers: 15%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Congratulations to all the Plaid team, and especially to @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social , I interviewed him some years ago, when he wasn't leader of the party, and it is great to see the growing success of Plaid under his leadership. This is a great start!
Today's poll is a historic turning point for Wales.
As Labour continue to let down our communities, Plaid Cymru can lead the way with a fresh, positive made-in-Wales agenda for government.
Let's unite behind a hopeful and forward-looking vision for Wales 🏴
As Labour continue to let down our communities, Plaid Cymru can lead the way with a fresh, positive made-in-Wales agenda for government.
Let's unite behind a hopeful and forward-looking vision for Wales 🏴
December 1, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Congratulations to all the Plaid team, and especially to @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social , I interviewed him some years ago, when he wasn't leader of the party, and it is great to see the growing success of Plaid under his leadership. This is a great start!
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Deputy leader of @thegreenparty.bsky.social suggested although government investment in retrofit is inadequate, Sadiq Khan was also dragging his feet, on training and procurement.
Recent research for City Hall and London Councils was relatively damning too."
www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig...
Recent research for City Hall and London Councils was relatively damning too."
www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig...
Charles Wright: London's net zero target is at risk. What should happen next? - OnLondon
When the government was told in July by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) that it was falling well short of its “net zero by 2050” climate change target for reducing greenhouse gas emissi...
www.onlondon.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Deputy leader of @thegreenparty.bsky.social suggested although government investment in retrofit is inadequate, Sadiq Khan was also dragging his feet, on training and procurement.
Recent research for City Hall and London Councils was relatively damning too."
www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig...
Recent research for City Hall and London Councils was relatively damning too."
www.onlondon.co.uk/charles-wrig...
#AssistedDyingBill: I have many questions on the implementation, assessment and limitations of this legislation. I do not have a specific opinion on the subject matter, each case might require distinct procedures. I welcome all views and would like to hear from both sides of the debate!
November 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM
#AssistedDyingBill: I have many questions on the implementation, assessment and limitations of this legislation. I do not have a specific opinion on the subject matter, each case might require distinct procedures. I welcome all views and would like to hear from both sides of the debate!
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Absolutely over the moon for newly elected Highland Councillor for Fort William, Andrew Baxter, elected yesterday with 58% of first preference votes! Our best ever result in the ward. 🔶🔶🔶
November 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Absolutely over the moon for newly elected Highland Councillor for Fort William, Andrew Baxter, elected yesterday with 58% of first preference votes! Our best ever result in the ward. 🔶🔶🔶
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🚨 NEW: The Government has said it will fulfil its legal obligations to the ICC following the issue of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
[@SkyNews]
[@SkyNews]
November 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
🚨 NEW: The Government has said it will fulfil its legal obligations to the ICC following the issue of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
[@SkyNews]
[@SkyNews]
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This exploitative practice to sexualise and violate women by making nudes needs to be stopped. This is getting used to bully girls in school.
Well done @Jess4Lowestoft for leading this campaign
Well done @Jess4Lowestoft for leading this campaign
Technological developments are out-stripping our capacity to tackle violence against women and girls.
Sexually-explicit deepfakes are becoming an increasingly worrying issue - in and out of schools.
So, I am today calling on the Government to ban nudifying tools and apps.
Sexually-explicit deepfakes are becoming an increasingly worrying issue - in and out of schools.
So, I am today calling on the Government to ban nudifying tools and apps.
November 22, 2024 at 8:56 AM
This exploitative practice to sexualise and violate women by making nudes needs to be stopped. This is getting used to bully girls in school.
Well done @Jess4Lowestoft for leading this campaign
Well done @Jess4Lowestoft for leading this campaign
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#APPGs are essential to foster crossparty cooperation on specific issues that require in-depth discussions and debates. It's uncommon for the British public to know about the impactful work these groups do because the media would rather focus on the politics of spectacle and controversy.
November 20, 2024 at 11:55 AM
#APPGs are essential to foster crossparty cooperation on specific issues that require in-depth discussions and debates. It's uncommon for the British public to know about the impactful work these groups do because the media would rather focus on the politics of spectacle and controversy.