“Shaun Bailey lost an election for London mayor and got made a lord. Sadiq Khan won three successive contests, gets made a knight, and the Daily Mail calls it a 'reward for failure'.”
Basit Mahmood is a journalist at Left Foot Forward. He covers a range of topics including government and politics, climate change, and social issues, with a focus on polls, markets, and voter dynamics. Basit’s work has been featured in various outlets, highlighting his expertise in general assignment news and the media landscape.