Lutfur Rahman
London's Most Controversial Mayor Got Kicked Out of Office for Corruption
To his fans, Lutfur Rahman is a hero who sticks up for his poor, marginalized Bengali community. But yesterday he was found guilty of using "corrupt and illegal practices" to secure his re-election last year.
Tory Ministers and Dodgy Accountants Are Ruining Local Democracy in London
It's been a weird week for democracy in the UK. The government is giving Manchester a mayor it didn't vote for, and taking over the administration of the recently re-elected mayor in East London.
Making Friends at Lutfur Rahman's Election Party
Nobody seemed to care about the allegations of corruption against their hero-mayor.
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Everyone Had a Depressing Time at the EDL March in London This Weekend
The anti-fascists got kettled and the racists didn't get to punch anyone.
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