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Should UK mayors learn from Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC mayoral polls with bold cost of living policies, including rent control, free buses, and universal childcare. Should UK mayors follow his lead, asks Zoë Billingham

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By By Zoë Billingham | 24 October 2025
Should UK mayors learn from Mamdani?

In just under a month, New York City will vote for its next mayor.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is currently maintaining a double-digit lead in the polls, ahead of independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

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Zoe Billingham

Popular articles by Zoe Billingham

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