Habib Rahman

Elections

Ex-lord mayor of Newcastle to stand in general election after quitting Labour Party over racism row

A former lord mayor of Newcastle will stand as an independent candidate at the general election, months after quitting the Labour Party in a...

North East

Habib Rahman makes history as first non-white Newcastle Lord Mayor in 800-years

By Daniel Holland Newcastle has appointed the city’s first ever non-white Lord Mayor in the top civic job’s 800-year history. Habib Rahman became Newcastle’s first citizen...

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