James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor and challenge Labour’s Sadiq Khan
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By The Sun
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In brief
Former Home Secretary James Cleverly has stepped down from the Conservative Shadow Cabinet to pursue the London mayoral race against incumbent Labour's Sadiq Khan. The Braintree MP's decision marks a significant political shift as he transitions from national opposition leadership to local governance. This move sets the stage for a competitive battle to lead the UK capital, positioning Cleverly as the primary Conservative challenger to Khan's re-election bid.
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James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor and challenge Labour’s Sadiq Khan
JAMES Cleverly has quit his role in the Shadow Cabinet to run for Mayor of London. The Conservative MP for Braintree and former Home Secretary will resign from his current role with immediate effec…
