Sadiq Khan, Zack Polanski and Zarah Sultana among figures on the left praising the mayor-elect as they look at potential blueprint for elections in UK Leftwingers in UK politics have been cheered by the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York. Here is some of the reaction. This is from Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London, who like Mamdani, is the first Muslim to be mayor of the city he governs and who, like Mamdani, has attracted particular hostility from Donald Trump. New Yorkers faced a clear choice - between hope and fear - and just like we’ve seen in London - hope won. Huge congratulations to @ZohranKMamdani on his historic campaign. Mamdani’s win in New York shows courage & conviction still cut through. He stood up to fear & corporate power and won. Mamdani’s victory shows us how we can defeat right-wing populism here in the UK: deliver real solutions, not empty slogans. From London to New York, Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani! Our great capital cities have chosen hope and progressive vision and won Congratulations to @ZohranKMamdani! You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity. Huge congratulations to New Yorkers and especially to Mamdani! A new dawn breaks as truth and unity overcome lies and division. The echo chambers couldn’t hold back the people’s voice. This victory of righteousness will spread across the whole globe! Zohran Mamdani’s victory sends a clear message that too many forget: Politics starts with people. Always. Congratulations to @ZohranKMamdani and all who stand for social justice, equality, and people driven change. Continue reading...