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Even before Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim mayor of New York, his critics often cited London as a kind of watchdog myth, suggesting that New York under Mamdani could go “the way of London.” That’s because London has a Liberal, Muslim Mayor – Sadiq Khan. But that’s where the similarities end? We spoke to Tim Donovan, a former BBC reporter who has been covering London politics for decades. And we asked Mr. Khan himself what is it like to be a local politician with an international profile – especially when your most consistent critic, a man called Donald Trump? Producers: Xandra Ellin, Valerio Esposito and Cat Farnsworth Mix: Travis Evans Senior News Editor: Zohran Collins Image of her supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral Lace. Jeenah Moon / Reuters
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