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A vote for Khan appears potentially more readily transferable to the other main candidates than a vote for Hall.
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Mayoral votes, a by-election triggered by a scandal and a prime minister under threat. It’s a big week.
London’s City Hall.
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As they head to the polls on May 2, Londoners are concerned about policing, crime and personal safety.
Not the result he expected.
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Conservative rival Shaun Bailey gave the mayor a much harder fight than expected.
The capital’s transport system is facing
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The choice between Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey comes down to two opposing views of what transport is for – and how to fund it
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The capital doesn’t really know what to make of the Labour leader – which is, in itself, telling.
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Polling puts the incumbent far ahead of his challenger Shaun Bailey.
In Paris, the major east-west axis, from the Place de la Concorde to the Place de la Bastille, as given a temporary ‘coronapiste’ after the pandemic broke out. Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said that it will become permanent.
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The need for social distancing sparked a cycling boom, cutting air pollution and boosting city dwellers’ mental and physical health. But when the pandemic ends, will it be back to life as usual?
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Faced with open and hidden prejudice, some British Muslims downplay their difference in public in order to succeed.
Young people know what’s good for them.
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The move may be welcomed by politicians and youth workers, but by focusing on future outcomes, Labour’s plans repeat a well-worn pattern.
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TfL’s money troubles worsen, as passenger numbers fall for the first time in two decades.
Sadiq Khan wants to ramp up police stop and search in London in a bid to stop knife crime.
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Stop and search contributes to marginalisation and has a corrosive impact on society.
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How the ride-sharing company responds to a licence refusal in the UK capital will show if its culture has genuinely changed.
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No one party is responsible for the disaster: local or national, Labour or Conservative – they all are.
Hurts to look at.
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Ding dong, the bridge is dead.
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Cities are realising that having great nightlife is not just about entertainment – it also means a 24-hour economy.
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In a busy city like London, green space is a valuable commodity.
Running slow.
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There are no quick fixes.
Research shows that interacting with a diverse set of people can make you happier and healthier.
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How learning languages and travelling abroad can help you have a better relationship with your body.
That’s no Sturgeon .
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The two women at the top of UK politics could be heading for a disagreement.