Zohran Mamdani: "I am Muslim. I am a democratic-socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this."

New Yorkers elected Zohran Mamdani, a left-wing Democrat and frequent target of Donald Trump's fury, to be the city's next Mayor.

The new mayor of New York hit the ground running — and he aimed squarely at the US president.

Such ugly efforts to stop Mamdani winning - the level of anti-Muslim bigotry thrown around during the campaign should not be forgotten

Turnout in the NYC mayoral election is the highest since 1993.

Democrats come back ❤️

Great weekend on #labourdoorstep helping colleagues in Leytonstone with Bridget Phillipson & in Higham Hill after a productive catchup with our local police team at Higham Hill Park Cafe on Saturday👍🏾🌹I had a soya latte 👌

For many years I have supported the call to recognise Palestine as a state, as part of a two state solution alongside the state of Israel. Now more than ever standing for Palestine’s existence matters as part of securing an end to the horrors of Gaza. 1/4

Great #labourdoorstep 🌹 session in Grove Green yesterday & Higham Hill today. Fabulous cllr team also met up with Big Penny Social on Friday to talk about community activity 👍🏾 @kira.social @wflabour.bsky.social

Great #labourdoorstep 🌹session in Higham Hill today followed by a community litter pick in Sutherland Rd area and Oakfield Rd with @kira.social 👍🏾

Another great #labourdoorstep 🌹session in Higham Hill chatting to residents and taking casework with @kira.social

Great #labourdoorstep session in Higham Hill earlier, chatting to residents and taking casework with @nathanburns.bsky.social @kira.social & Bella

Great cuppa with a councillor session today in Higham Hill 🌹👍🏾 @kira.social @wflabour.bsky.social

The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood. There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.

Macron told parliament two weeks ago recognising Palestine was the way to secure peace because it would send a message to the Israeli government we will not stand by as the horrors in Gaza continue - tonight I urged the Foreign Secretary to do so now and stand with all of us calling for action.

It has been a great week speaking to residents on #labourdoorstep in Higham Hill with @kira.social & supporting our Council motion on prioritising play for children in Waltham Forest. Our family hubs & community groups in Higham Hill do amazing work to encourage play. @wflabour.bsky.social

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Good #labourdoorstep 🌹session in Higham Hill today chatting to residents 👍🏾👌 with @kira.social @nathanburns.bsky.social & Katriot, Marsela and Kyalo @wflabour.bsky.social

Leyton & Wanstead MP @calvinbailey.bsky.social on @bbclondon.bsky.social politics today talking about council funding, NHS funding & treatment, homelessness and housing. He was strongly advocating for @redbridgelabour.bsky.social & @wflabour.bsky.social councils plus @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social ❤️👍🏾

The public vote better bring some sanity to this table ie putting Sweden up #eurovision

.... Italy had an animated mouse give their points. Magnificent. #Eurovision

How is Austria leading in judges vote 😂 #eurovision juries all over the place

The UK is on the left side of the board. Europe, are you OK? #Eurovision

Ok. Sweden has absolutely nailed it. All the right amount of Eurovision kitsch and earworm. #Eurovision #Sauna

love everything about this 😂 #Eurovision

Thank you Malta for reminding us it’s #eurovision ❤️

It’s definitely a powerful performance from Austria #eurovision

First time offering thoughts on #eurovision on Bluesky- coffee song was inspired…

Our Labour Leader Grace Williams and fellow Co-Chair of the Waltham Forest Borough of Sanctuary, Averil Pooten-Watan have written a letter to the Home Secretary which you can read below 👇 www.walthamforest.gov.uk/stories/lett...

It was nice speaking to residents on #labourdoorstep in Higham Hill yesterday about local issues, the recent elections and feedback on how we’re doing. Taken some casework 👍🏾 with @kira.social @jeremybcohen.bsky.social @wflabour.bsky.social

We were out on #labourdoorstep on Easter Sunday chatting to residents on Papermill Place in Higham Hill about any local issues 🌹with @kira.social @jeremybcohen.bsky.social @leonalleyne.bsky.social @jackphipps.bsky.social @stephanietalbut.bsky.social @wflabour.bsky.social

Out doing #labourdoorstep in our own ward, Higham Hill, as well as helping Chapel End today 🌹💪🏾

If Reform can’t competently fill out a council nomination form or know which ward to stand in then imagine what they would be like in local Govt as your local councillor. Vote 🌹 Labour in May - not only are we experienced in filling out nominations forms but we work hard for our local residents too.

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I’d like to send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Eid in London and around the world.

To all whom celebrate in Walthamstow and beyond, Eid Mubarak from myself and my team!

Popped along to help the Labour Redbridge posse get the vote out for their upcoming by-election in Mayfield ward this Thursday #labourdoorstep 🌹 Vote Maz! @redbridgelabour.bsky.social @kamrai.bsky.social

Great #labourdoorstep 🌹 session with @kira.social @jeremybcohen.bsky.social & Kastriot Berberi chatting to residents about any local issues @wflabour.bsky.social

Out on the #labourdoorstep this morning helping fellow councillors in High Street in @wflabour.bsky.social group session 💪🏾

Weekend canvassing in my own ward in Higham Hill & for Mayfield by-election in Redbridge #labourdoorstep @kira.social @nathanburns.bsky.social @stephanietalbut.bsky.social @wflabour.bsky.social @jeremybcohen.bsky.social

You probably read this weekend the government was watering down the workers rights bill. Having looked at the amendments, there’s no weakening of anything, in most cases it’s been toughened up. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

At a time when so many wish to divide us and demean us, I feel proud to live in a locality that delights in its diversity and the different cultures, religions and communities that brings to us- I say to all those about to begin observing Ramadan Muhbarak!

It def needs it, haven’t gone there for years due to it being over packed (plus I can get the same stuff nearby in Westfield)

Starmer and his team are geniuses…

Weekend of #Labourdoorstep 🌹 and delivering our latest @wflabour.bsky.social newsletter to Higham Hill residents 👍🏾 Also did over 19k steps 💪🏾👌🙂

Keir Starmer's call with President Zelenskyy tonight -

Finished #cobrakai and like the way they ended it. I’m sure they could get away with spin offs and the iron dragon characters could be one of them.

this was definitely a new low for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs yesterday - via Tom Peck in Times

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Who do Britons think would make the best prime minister? Keir Starmer vs Kemi Badenoch: Starmer +11 Keir Starmer vs Nigel Farage: Starmer +10 Keir Starmer vs Ed Davey: Starmer +8 Kemi Badenoch vs Nigel Farage: Tie Kemi Badenoch vs Ed Davey: Davey +9 Nigel Farage vs Ed Davey: Davey +5