Racist Britain First candidate gets beaten by a geezer who puts a bin on his head

Congratulations to @SadiqKhan, @AndyBurnhamGM and @MetroMayorSteve. From universal free school meals to bringing buses back into public ownership, metro mayors demonstrate how things can be done differently.

Looking forward to speaking in Glasgow tomorrow alongside @GhassanAbuSitt1 and local trade unionists. And delivering a talk on South Asian political activism on Monday morning from half 11 (Glasgow @unisontheunion 84 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ)

On this day, 4 May 1978, Bangladeshi garment worker Altab Ali was murdered in a racially motivated attack while walking home from work in East London. 10 days later, thousands of anti-racists marched across London, taking the coffin of Altab Ali to Downing Street. Rest in peace.

BREAKING: The Labour Party have lost control of Kirklees council. Independents gain 5 seats, Lib Dems gain 2, Greens gain 1. The party has also lost control of Oldham Council as independents make gains amid dissatisfaction over Gaza.