Trump Claims London Unrecognisable' Since It Opened Its Doors To Jihad'
Trump criticized European immigration policies, specifically mentioning London and Paris as unrecognizable after opening doors to jihad. He vowed to prevent a similar situation if re-elected in 2024. [ more ]
SF mayor's race heats up as Breed gets another challenger
Mark Farrell, former interim mayor of San Francisco, has announced his candidacy for mayor, criticizing the current mayor's leadership.
San Francisco's downtown has struggled to recover from the pandemic, and residents are unhappy with the city's issues, holding someone responsible. [ more ]
Tory Mayoral Hopeful Susan Hall Rips Sadiq Kahn On Crime As Pickpocketing' Tale Unravels Live
Susan Hall's claim of being a victim of pickpocketing on the London Tube fell apart when it was revealed that her missing items were returned by a member of the public.
Hall accused Mayor Sadiq Khan of allowing crime to spiral out of control, despite the fact that her wallet was returned with the cash intact.
Hall's criticism of London's security under Khan highlights a larger political issue. [ more ]
Key Sadiq Khan ally to lose City Hall job at next election
Dr Onkar Sahota, a Labour assembly member, will not be included in the party's shortlist of candidates for the Ealing and Hillingdon constituency in the next mayoral election.
The decision not to include Dr Sahota on the shortlist breaks from the usual practice of including sitting assembly members.
The two candidates currently on the shortlist to replace Dr Sahota are Ealing councillors Jasbir Anand and Bassam Mahfouz. [ more ]
There has been a significant increase in the number of calls to the Met Police this year compared to last year and the previous three years.
If the trend continues, this year will have the highest number of calls to the Met Police since Sadiq Khan's election in 2016.
Shoplifting is a major contributor to the increase in calls, with criminals believing they can get away with it due to a lack of police presence. [ more ]
Mississauga's next mayor will have more planning power. What will candidates do with it? | CBC News
Mississauga's next mayor will have greater planning powers following a shift in responsibilities from the provincial government, impacting housing projects and city growth. [ more ]
London mayoral election race under way as Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall set out pitch for votes
Well-informed activists believe low turnout and changes in the voting system could leave 'only 10,000 votes' between Labour mayor and his Tory rival
The race to be the next mayor of London is heating up, with the Mayor and his main challenger trading blows and warnings that the Ulez row could play a key role. [ more ]
Editorial: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan deserves full four-year term
San Jose's population has declined, office vacancies are up, and homelessness is a major issue.
The upcoming mayoral election in San Jose has a clear frontrunner, Matt Mahan, who has prioritized homelessness and collaboration with the city council. [ more ]