Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election, pledges a manifesto shaped by a two-year listening tour of the capital. She aims to challenge Sadiq Khan's record.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt launches political campaign for LA Mayor, citing the devastating Palisades Fire that destroyed his home. He pledges to challenge the establishment and 'disinfect' city politics.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, has announced his bid for a second term. The move is widely seen as a crucial step towards a potential 2028 presidential run.
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt announces his campaign for Los Angeles mayor, criticising city leadership over wildfire response. Read his platform and the crowded field he joins.
Reform UK has selected Westminster Councillor Laila Cunningham to run for Mayor of London in 2028. She pledges to scrap ULEZ, tackle knife crime, and end Tube strikes through automation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage refuses to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic bullying at Dulwich College, calling the claims 'complete fantasy'. Read the full story and reaction.
Reform UK has selected Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham as its candidate for the 2028 London mayoral election. She vows a 'war on crime' and challenges Sadiq Khan's record.
Green Party's Peter Underwood is running for Croydon Mayor despite criticising the role. He pledges to decentralise power and end decades of two-party dominance. Read his full platform.
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells the LDRS it's 'impossible' to separate London's issues from national Labour failures. Read his exclusive City Hall interview.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as New York City's mayor in a private midnight ceremony. Read about the historic event and the public inauguration to follow.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, is sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor in a historic ceremony. The Democratic socialist outlines his vision for affordable housing and public transit. Read his full story.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City's first Muslim mayor, sworn in at a disused subway station. Public inauguration and block party to follow.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election victory is rooted in a rich, often forgotten, tradition of Yiddish socialism that built New York. Discover the historical parallels.
Explore the key quotes from democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic campaign to become Mayor of New York, from challenging Trump to his viral subway burrito moment.
Watch the historic swearing-in of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City. See the ceremony and hear his vision for the city's future.
Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated as New York City's youngest mayor since 1892 and its first Muslim leader. His swearing-in marks a pivotal moment for social justice and representation in the city.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, becomes New York City's new mayor after a private midnight swearing-in at an old subway station. The Democratic Socialist outlines ambitious plans for public transit and affordability. Read the full story.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan accepted over £25,000 in freebies in 2025, including Wimbledon tickets, an FA Cup final trip, and a Brazil summit. See the full list and the political reaction.
Metropolitan Police urge public not to attempt entry to sold-out Mayor's fireworks. Plan travel, use 999 only for emergencies, and avoid Primrose Hill. Stay safe welcoming 2026.
Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti wins a decisive snap election, ending a nine-month political impasse. His victory strengthens his mandate for domestic reforms amid ongoing tensions with Serbia.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count marred by fraud claims. The result is contested.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declared London the world's best city on a US talk show, sparking a friendly transatlantic debate. Discover his beans confession and the political subtext.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritising relations with Keir Starmer's government over fighting for London's funding and needs. Exclusive interview details.
Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.