Editorial: New York’s new mayor will face headwinds as he attempts to carry out a programme of civic renewal. But his affordability agenda speaks to the times

The young politician, the first Muslim to lead the largest city in the US and firmly on the left, filled his inauguration ceremony on Thursday with symbolic gestures. Elected on a…

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

Editorial: New York’s new mayor will face headwinds as he attempts to carry out a programme of civic renewal. But his affordability agenda speaks to the times