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Knife crime, manifesto pledges - and what next for Susan Hall?

City Hall editor Ross Lydall looks at what the key factors are that could result in a relatively low-key campaign ending in a nail-biting finish

'Rock bottom' confers a powerful elixir. Recovering alcoholics often point to the day, the hour, the drink that led them to make a change. For others, it is the simple reassurance that no matter how difficult the times, there is something to be said for them no longer getting worse.…

More strikes on horizon & value of capital’s green spaces

Robert Moses wouldn't have put up with this nonsense. The man who did more than practically any other to shape modern-day New York would have taken one look at Hammersmith Bridge and ordered it rebuilt at any price. Though, being Moses, it probably would have involved 16 lanes, the unnecessary…

Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall explains how he believes London's 2024 mayoral election will unfold.

‘Staggering levels of antisocial behaviour’, says station worker

Editor in chief Dylan Jones and travel editor Ross Lydall discuss the Elizabeth line chaos for The Standard podcast.

The Elizabeth line is swiftly becoming the Mesut Özil of public transportation. When it's on, one marvels at the skill, speed and precision delivery. When it isn't, one ends up stuck in a dark, freezing train carriage somewhere outside Old Oak Common with fellow passengers urinating on the seats.