Sheffield City Council has elected its 127th Lord Mayor, with the 20th woman and potentially the first single mum in the role. Brighton, Brighton & Hove, and Surrey Heath councils have all recently elected their first Muslim, South Asian Muslim, and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) mayors respectively. Brighton's election of a South Asian Muslim mayor has sparked controversy over potential clashes of values in a town known for embracing the LGBTQ community. The new mayors have faced both support and criticism, with concerns raised about racism and Islamophobia.
New Mayor of Brighton, UK. It seems like a joke but it's not. https://t.co/PyjlREcms2 https://t.co/6wvYeP8V68
Borough welcomes its first Muslim mayor https://t.co/iMNA6TSTbX
This Bangladeshi Islamist is called Mohammed Asaduzzaman and he has just been elected mayor of Brighton in UK. Thoughts? https://t.co/zlYrQ7kq2k
#Brighton and #Hove has a proud history of promoting kindness and inclusivity. So I'm alarmed at the vile and racist comments Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman has received following his appointment as Mayor, and wish him well in his new role https://t.co/vzgQ4oAxvG
I am sure the election of Bangladeshi Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman as Mayor of Brighton will be a turning point for the LGBT community. 🙄🙄 What do you think Brighton & Hove @bhlabour Party? https://t.co/p10XcrEnq9
Surrey Heath Borough Council has elected its first ever black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) mayor. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/VarzNVvUQU
🚨🇬🇧 BREAKING: UK'S "GAY CAPITAL" ELECTS MUSLIM MAYOR Brighton and Hove just elected its first-ever South Asian Muslim mayor despite heated controversy about whether the outcome could represent a clash of values for a town that has strongly embraced the LGBTQ community. Council… https://t.co/T4q3Axjpnw
Brighton & Hove City Council has elected its first ever South Asian Muslim mayor. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/aw3anSBvQ1
Brighton council elects first Muslim mayor https://t.co/lle9MjjzoN
Members of Sheffield City Council have elected the city’s 127th Lord Mayor but she is only the 20th woman – and “may be the first single mum” – holding the role https://t.co/KFGhHLaC1x