Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
Summary
Conservative MP Sir James Cleverly has resigned from his role in the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. He wants to focus fully on the mayoral race, which will take place in 2028.Key Facts
- Sir James Cleverly is a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP).
- He held the position of shadow housing secretary before resigning.
- He informed Tory leader Kemi Badenoch about his resignation.
- Cleverly wants to be the Conservative candidate for London mayor.
- The next London mayor election is scheduled for 2028.
- Current mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has not yet decided if he will run again.
- Cleverly says London needs more than just an administrator as mayor.
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