Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.
Tag: Local Government
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Ahead of Expo 2030 Bid, Rome Dreams of Reinvigoration
After years of decline, the city hopes to use a bid for the next world’s fair to re-envision itself as a place that works.
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Once Scorned, Far Right Secures Foothold in Spanish Cities
Local alliances between the center-right Popular Party and the far-right Vox may foreshadow a broader coalition agreement at the national level.
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How Local Officials Seek Revenge on Their Hometown Newspapers
When coverage upsets them, towns and counties are revoking newspapers’ lucrative contracts to print public notices.
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N.Y. Police Chief’s Exit Is Latest in Exodus From Adams Administration
New York City’s top officials overseeing crime, housing and homelessness have stepped down. Critics say the mayor’s management style is part of the problem.