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Luke β€˜Ming’ Flanagan

@lukemingflanagan

Independent MEP for Ireland Midlands North West. He/Him. 094 962 2710 lukeming.flanagan@europarl.europa.euπŸ“§

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Back to Brussels for this mornings PECH committee.

27.01.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He can insult anyone he likes.
People with Disabilities.
People of colour.
You name it.
He gets away with.
You need to suck it up
For the economy.

But insult the army!
Shock and horror!
#Trump

23.01.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If only there had been a western RTE correspondent to highlight my work on blocking MERCOSUR for the last 11 and a half years. Someone who gave a damn about farmers and showed an interest.

22.01.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lynn doesn't get enough credit for the work she does. She doesn't just work hard. She works smart.

21.01.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The @left.eu inspired iniatiative to send the proposed #MERCOSUR agreement to the ECJ has just succeeded by 334 votes to 324 votes in the EU Parliament. A great victory for farmers and the Left. Other will try to take credit for it but the truth is the truth. We led. Others followed.

21.01.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”΄ VICTORY!

The European Parliament has voted for The Left's request to refer the Mercosur agreement to the ECJ.

A blow to this treaty, which is destructive to agriculture, the climate, and health.

"A great victory for farmers. A great victory for the Left" -
@lukemingflanagan.bsky.social

21.01.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 18
EU PECH Committee. Small-scale fisheries in the EU and Article 17 of the CFP basic Regulation.
EU PECH Committee. Small-scale fisheries in the EU and Article 17 of the CFP basic Regulation. YouTube video by IIMRO Islands

Today's EU PECH Committee. Small-scale fisheries in the EU and Article 17 of the CFP basic Regulation #SSF #islands #Article17 #CFP

@lukemingflanagan.bsky.social

youtu.be/6ZJhuinpglc?...

19.02.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Back in Brussels to attend a discussion at a Joint AGRI/ENVI committee on a proposed new law relating to β€œForest monitoring for resilient European forests”

13.01.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I visited Bethlehem in 2014 and bought this decoration, a decade later it will hold pride of place on the tree as our hearts go out to Palestinians.
#CeasefireNow

08.12.2024 21:28 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm at the PECH (Fisheries) committee. European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) are presenting their work programme for 2025.

04.12.2024 09:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Tough year for art sales and I depend solely on it for a living, so if you like anything I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for friends or family. If you hate what I do, I'd appreciate if you'd keep me in mind when buying gifts for enemies or nemeses.

02.12.2024 08:41 πŸ‘ 281 πŸ” 165 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
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After 25 years serving as Donegal’s Independent voice, the people have spoken.

Thank you to my amazing team, my family and everyone who supported me.

While this chapter closes, my commitment to our communities remains. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your TD.

02.12.2024 11:10 πŸ‘ 221 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 7

An interesting snippet. He's @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social MEP co-option. So if Ming runs in #aras25, and wins....
#GE24

01.12.2024 23:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A good day for Irish Politics!

01.12.2024 23:08 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can an alternative government deliver on housing, health and disability services? No one can say for definite. People have been let down so often.

We do, however, know that this government hasn't and never will deliver.

So you know what to do.

#VoteLeftTransferLeft

29.11.2024 20:11 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just voted for change in Roscommon/Galway.

Also met another one of Andrew Mannions No.1 Voters!

#VoteLeftTransferLeft

29.11.2024 17:32 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder: Ireland’s PR-STV electoral system not only allows you to support the candidates you like - but also to punish the ones you don’t.

If there’s a candidate(s) you despise, you can promote *literally everyone else* ahead of them by giving those rivals all the preferences on your ballot paper.

28.11.2024 19:40 πŸ‘ 282 πŸ” 82 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 15
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That’s the β˜•οΈβ˜•οΈβ˜•οΈ

28.11.2024 22:16 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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We can change the destiny of this country; so that people can access healthcare, housing, and people with disabilities can access services, etc.

This can only be done by ending 100 years of FG & FF.

Tommorow I will be voting No.1 Andrew Mannion and No.2 Claire Kerrane.

28.11.2024 17:20 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Another Ireland is Possible - Claire Clarkson interviews Paul Murphy TD
Another Ireland is Possible - Claire Clarkson interviews Paul Murphy TD

I got to sit down with Claire Clarkson of What's Going on Ireland recently for a cup of tea and a chat about why we need a left government.

Check it out here:

28.11.2024 14:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I am very proud that Ireland's left MEPs, @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social, Kathleen Funchion & @lnbdublin.bsky.social all voted against.

27.11.2024 11:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks very much to @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social for giving his endorsement for the DΓ‘il.
We need to kick out FF&FG and take on the corporate interests they represent.
If elected again, I will continue to be a voice for the oppressed and hold those in power to account!✊
#KeepPaulinTheDΓ‘il #ge24

26.11.2024 16:45 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to endorse @jamesrenaghanpbp.bsky.social in Louth.

James has shown over the years his commitment to ordinary people, Palestine, and challenging the far right.

He’d make a fantastic TD, but he needs your help.

Please give him your No.1 Vote this Friday.

Change is possible.

25.11.2024 15:18 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

The consensus here seems to be that it's perfectly OK for men to have no accommodation.
Nobody deserves to be on the streets.
#RTEUpFront

25.11.2024 22:54 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We need a left government that'll take transformative action.
We need to take on the interests of those who profit from the crises we face.
We need a left government that governs in the interest of ordinary people, not in the interests of the few profiting from people's misery!

26.11.2024 07:30 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

@jamesrenaghanpbp.bsky.social is an outstanding local candidate for Louth if you want real change.

25.11.2024 15:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to endorse @jamesrenaghanpbp.bsky.social in Louth.

James has shown over the years his commitment to ordinary people, Palestine, and challenging the far right.

He’d make a fantastic TD, but he needs your help.

Please give him your No.1 Vote this Friday.

Change is possible.

25.11.2024 15:18 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Heading to Strasbourg to vote down Ursula von der Leyen,
commission designate.

Anyone who supports Von Der Leyen is supporting genocide in Palestine.

They're also supporting a commission hell bent on signing up to MERCOSUR.

Shame on Irish MEPs who support this.

25.11.2024 10:39 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

@thomaspringle.bsky.social is an amazing representative, Donegal is lucky to have him.

24.11.2024 18:23 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More of this please

23.11.2024 13:23 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0