It’s hardly a stunning revelation to note that UK politicos often have a keen (some would say excessive) interest in American politics.

From regurgitating old West Wing quotes to obsessing over the results in individual counties like Miami-Dade at US presidential elections, MPs and advisers frequently look West to try to make sense of British politics – and understand which way it’s going.

Today will be no exception, after Zohran Mamdani swept to power last night in the election to be Mayor of New York City . New Feature

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Those on the progressive wing of British politics in particular will be trying to read the runes about what the left-wing Democrats’ victory means for the future of the Left in the UK.

The Greens – who have already

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