Politics

Published: 06 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, his victory speech carried a heartfelt moment that resonated far beyond politics. “To my incredible wife, Rama, hayati,” he said, using the Arabic term for “my life.” “There is no one I would rather have by my side in this moment, and...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A coalition of thinktanks from across the political spectrum is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her upcoming budget to overhaul what they describe as the “broken” UK tax system. The proposals, published this week, call for bold changes including abolishing stamp duty, merging income tax with national insurance, and simplifying tax rules to ensure that all income...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill has been elected the 57th governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a race that drew national attention and underscored the Democratic Party’s resilience amid Donald Trump’s return to political prominence. The Associated Press projected Sherrill’s victory just two hours after polls closed on Tuesday. “I hear you, Jersey,” Sherrill said to...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Democrat Abigail Spanberger has made history by becoming Virginia’s first female governor, marking a major victory for her party in a night of strong Democratic performances across the southern state. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and federal law enforcement agent who served three terms in the US House of Representatives, won convincingly over Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears,...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old pro-Palestinian socialist, has made history by being elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. His victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa marks a turning point in the city’s political landscape — and the rise of a new, unapologetically progressive voice in American politics. Once considered a fringe candidate,...

Published: 05 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a landmark initiative blending urban expansion with environmental renewal, the UK government has unveiled plans to build a new series of forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge. The project, which will sit at the heart of a newly declared national forest, represents one of the most ambitious housing and green infrastructure programmes in modern British history —...

Published: 04 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online In a bold and politically charged move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that she is prepared to raise income tax, breaking a major Labour manifesto pledge, as she prepares her upcoming Budget later this month. Speaking from Downing Street on Tuesday morning, Reeves made it clear that the government would prioritise economic stability and the national...

Published: 04 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A British university is at the centre of a national security investigation after allegations surfaced that it was pressured by Chinese authorities to halt academic research into human rights abuses in China. The case, which has been referred to counter-terrorism police, has sparked renewed concerns about Beijing’s influence on academic freedom within UK universities. The controversy began when...

Published: 04 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A French taxi driver who was accused of stealing money and luggage from the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, has been acquitted due to a lack of evidence, French prosecutors confirmed this week. The incident, which unfolded during a cross-border taxi journey from Italy to France earlier this year, had sparked significant media attention in both countries,...

Published: 04 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bridget Phillipson, the UK’s equalities minister and education secretary, has called for a more measured approach from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regarding guidance on gender recognition rules, stressing that regulators should focus on providing ministers with the information needed to implement policy rather than engaging in public debate. Her remarks come amid heightened attention on...