Archie Bland

In today’s newsletter: With more than 50% of the vote, Mamdani tells supporters: “In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light”

Good morning. A few hours ago, Zohran Mamdani was declared with more than 50% of the vote on the biggest turnout since the 1960s.

In today’s newsletter: After more than 450​ early alarms, countless headlines and one rogue squirrel​, it’s time ​for me to say goodbye. ​It’s been a privilege to share the biggest stories – and some very small ones – with you

Keir Starmer has been pushed to defend his chancellor after she was accused of lying in the run-up to the autumn budget. Lucy Hough is joined by the head of national news, Archie Bland

The prime minister has been pushed to defend his chancellor after she was accused of lying in the run-up to the autumn budget. Lucy Hough is joined by Archie Bland, the head of national news

The BBC has vowed to defend itself against the $10bn lawsuit that the US president, Donald Trump, filed against it. Trump alleges the broadcaster ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ edited the speech he gave before the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland

With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight, and Labour on track to suffer major losses at the local elections, can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland

Wes Streeting is expected to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as tomorrow. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland

Health Secretary Wes Streeting could reportedly launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as tomorrow. Lucy Hough speaks to head of national news Archie Bland.

The second tranche of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador have been released, revealing government infighting and early doubts about Keir Starmer’s premiership