Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.

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Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

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Sir James Cleverly is stepping down from the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor.

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BBC Published 29 August 2026

Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

Guardian Published 29 August 2026

James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London

Shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to resign with immediate effect James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. The Tory heavyweight, who was once home and foreign secretary and is shadow minister for housing, communities and local government, told the Sunday Times he will resign with immediate effect. Continue reading...

Sky Published 29 August 2026

'Big-hitting' Tory MP quits shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor

Sir James Cleverly is stepping down from the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor.

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