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Benali Hamdache is finally on the London Assembly after three tries, stepping into the seat vacated by Zoe Garbett, who became Mayor of Hackney. Now joined by Zack Polanski and Caroline Russell, Hamdache is ready to hold Mayor Sadiq Khan accountable—especially on housing. He praises Garbett’s legacy of fighting for rent controls and affordable housing, while criticizing the current system that favors luxury developments over working-class needs. His first big move? Questioning a £50 million Palantir contract—just as news broke it was canceled, which he sees as a public victory. Though he’s focused on his current role and has no immediate plans to run again, he’s energized by the Green Party’s recent electoral wins and eager to work alongside Polanski, whom he previously managed.

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