James Cleverly Quits Shadow Cabinet to Run for London Mayor in 2028
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 29
James Cleverly Quits Shadow Cabinet to Run for London Mayor in 2028
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 29
Summary
Sir James Cleverly said he is stepping down as shadow housing secretary to seek the Conservative nomination for London mayor, arguing he must be free to campaign on every aspect of the capital’s future.
The former foreign secretary used the launch to attack Labour’s record in London, saying the city needs affordable homes and lighter costs and regulation for businesses.
Kemi Badenoch did not want Cleverly to leave the shadow cabinet, according to a source, but allies said she sees him as a strong candidate who could out-campaign Sadiq Khan.
May 2028 is the next scheduled London mayoral election, and Khan has not said whether he will seek a fourth term after first winning the office in 2016.