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London councils in legal challenge over affordable housing quota cut

A High Court action has been launched by Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lewisham councils.

Evening Standard

One million London homes need retrofitting amid rising temperatures

The city’s properties are particularly vulnerable to heat due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect

Evening Standard

Greens leader Zack Polanski cleared over London houseboat council tax row

Polanski explained in a witness statement published on Wednesday that he believed council tax fees were being managed through the mooring fees he regularly paid for the boat

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Green leader Zack Polanski cleared in GLA probe over London houseboat council tax

The Green Party leader suggested ‘financial hardship and housing insecurity’ linked to his ‘unconventional housing arrangements’ meant he had not made the payments

Evening Standard

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing rapidly. He is now challenging Democratic Party leaders in New York and Washington. Mamdani is supporting candidates who align with his progressive values. Republicans are using his socialist image to target Democratic candidates. His actions are energizing voters and reshaping…

The Economic Times

How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?

In Tuesday's Democratic primary, voters overwhelmingly voted for Janeese Lewis George, a socialist who's promised to resist Donald Trump.

Reason

Sadiq Khan announces £100 million investment in London ‘Singapore-style’ housing development

The announcement was made during the mayor’s trade mission to Singapore and Japan

Evening Standard

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'Agong' claims yet to make a dent

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.

Bangkok Post

'Lawless London' row erupts as threat-to-kill knife attacks soar to near-record high

‘Knife crime behaves like a virus, with one attack too often leading to another in a tragic spiral,’ says Liberal Democrat London spokesman Luke Taylor MP

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan unveils £12 million investment to help small businesses adopt AI

Fewer than one in six small businesses currently use AI tools, according to City Hall, prompting major investment

Evening Standard

Karen Bass survives primary as Spencer Pratt charges into runoff election

Addressing her supporters, Bass expressed confidence in her path forward. "I appreciate you for standing with me when others doubted me, because you know who I am”

The Independent UK

Spencer Pratt’s mayoral gamble faces voters today as LA heads to the polls

Spencer Pratt is turning heartbreak into a political crusade as the former “The Hills” star mounts a headline-grabbing bid to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

London housing crisis: New streamlined plans to 'boost homebuilding'

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently falling short of achieving both affordable housing targets and wider housebuilding goals set by the government

Evening Standard

Just 7% of London housing target started in first three months of 2026

New data shows that 22,000 properties across the capital sit unsold or under construction

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

City Hall overturns council decision to reject 1,700 new north London homes

The Mayor of London used his devolved powers to ‘call in’ proposals for 1,500 homes on the Great North Leisure Park site and 283 homes near a tube station car park

Evening Standard

80 City Hall jobs face being cut in £6.6 million 'efficiency' programme

In March, City Hall stated it needed to save about £10 million through cuts to staffing posts

Bangkok Post

City's reformer falling short

As Bangkok moves toward its next gubernatorial election, one question is already taking shape: after four years in office, what has governor Chadchart Sittipunt actually changed?

The Times of India

"Ignored for too long": NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Twitch debut sparks buzz as mayor targets Gen Z audiences

Zohran Mamdani has launched a new Twitch livestream series called “Talk with the People” to answer New Yorkers’ questions live. The stream will also air on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky, but Twitch remains the main hub for viewer interaction. Mamdani said the goal is to connect City…

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International Business Times UK

'Caused More Harm Than Good': Seattle Mayor Walks Back Explosive Starbucks Boycott Push

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson retracts her support for a Starbucks boycott, admitting her comments were counterproductive amid ongoing economic and labour tensions in the city.

The Times of India

Zohran Mamdani enters streamer era with live Twitch series “Talk with the People”

Zohran Mamdani is launching a new livestream show called 'Talk with the People' on Twitch. The show will connect with younger viewers and discuss city issues. Mamdani aims to make government more accessible. This initiative follows his popularity on social media. The first stream is scheduled for May 21. The…

International Business Times UK

'City Hall Meets Twitch': Zohran Mamdani Launches 'Talk with the People' Streaming Show Where Viewers Can Ask Questions Live

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches a Twitch series, 'Talk With the People,' to engage younger voters through live Q&A sessions, marking a shift in political communication.

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan sparks row with Met after blocking £50m AI deal with Palantir

Exclusive: Scotland Yard criticises London mayor’s decision as disappointing and warns it could hit policing

The Independent UK

Baltimore City Hall accused of spending $50K on crab cakes and Old Bay wings at Orioles games

Feud erupts between Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming over access to sensitive internal records, prompting IG to publish report alleging excess spending by his staffers

Evening Standard

Green leader Zack Polanski faces investigation over London houseboat council tax

Zack Polanski has come under pressure this week to explain whether the houseboat, moored at Springfield Marina in east London, had been his primary residence for three years

Evening Standard

London Mayor: James Cleverly early frontrunner to be Tory candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028

Exclusive: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch triggers start of race to select Conservative candidate for London Mayor

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