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In May, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will hold an election for a new mayor, a role that will oversee significant powers devolved from central government. The elected mayor will have unprecedented control over regional transport, skills, housing, climate, and policing, providing a unique opportunity for the right candidate
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As the Democrats nominated Zorhan Mamdani, a 33-year-old "anti-Zionist", as their candidate for mayor, New York is bracing for an exodus of billionaires. Mamdani's radical campaign pledges to freeze rents, introduce free public transport, and city-run grocery stores, all to be paid for by hiking taxes
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As the West of England Combined Authority prepares to receive £752 million for transport projects over the next few years, Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has expressed confidence that a mass transit link connecting Bristol Airport to the city will be a priority. The proposed link aims to unlock opportunities for
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Labor unions and Democratic power brokers in New York City are coalescing behind Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, in the mayor's race. The powerful Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and Local 32BJ unions, which had previously supported former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, have switched their endorsements to Mamdani.
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Mayor Eric Adams, re-elected in 2021 but running as an independent this year due to low approval ratings and dropped federal corruption charges, launched his re-election campaign on the steps of New York City Hall amid protests and a surprise Democratic socialist challenger, Zohran Mamdani, who declared victory in Tuesday&
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A proposal by Mayor Olivia Chow to review and update Toronto's heat relief strategy has been endorsed by the city council, with a focus on reopening round-the-clock cooling centres and reviving the position of chief resiliency officer. The motion, which passed with 21 votes to one, also requires
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Mira Nair's son, Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat and US citizen of Indian origin, has been running for the New York Mayor election. After Donald Trump called him "terrible", Republicans and affiliated groups sought a federal investigation into his citizenship status. Trump's border czar, Tom
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Progressive critics of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat whom they see as too cozy with police and big business, are emboldened by Zohran Mamdani's upset victory over Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani's populist platform, including a plank calling for
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a 33-year-old social democrat and son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has made history by winning the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, defeating former governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Mamdani's victory is significant not only because he will be the city's youngest
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Zohran Mamdani, a state lawmaker known for his progressive platform and charismatic campaign, has stunned former governor Andrew M. Cuomo in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, building a lead so commanding that Cuomo conceded. As a democratic socialist, Mamdani's message of affordability and inclusivity
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As the City of Toronto struggles to protect residents and workers from the accelerating threats of climate change, a recent heat wave highlighted the city's weaknesses in its heat relief strategy. The incident, which saw 19 pool closures due to staffing shortages and safety concerns, has sparked a
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A growing graffiti problem on London's Tube network, particularly on the Bakerloo Line, has sparked accusations that Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is not doing enough to eradicate the vandalism because it helps his campaign for a multi-million-pound Government handout to fund new trains. Sources within Transport for London
