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James Cleverly Resigns From Shadow Cabinet to Run for London Mayor

UK Conservative MP James Cleverly has stepped down from the shadow cabinet to officially launch his campaign for mayor of London. His resignation ends months of political speculation and sets up a direct contest against incumbent Sadiq Khan.

29 Aug, 15:00 — 30 Aug, 04:30
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BBCHigh16h ago

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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FTVery High13h ago

James Cleverly steps down from shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

Former home and foreign secretary says UK capital ‘under assault’ from Andy Burnham

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The GuardianMostly Factual16h ago

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...

By Sammy Gecsoyler

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times-ukMostly Factual16h ago

James Cleverly: Sadiq Khan has let down London, our capital needs a champion - The Times

James Cleverly: Sadiq Khan has let down London, our capital needs a champion  The Times

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The IndependentMostly Factual11h ago

Cleverly finally turns battle for London into serious contest again - and why it’s good news for Badenoch

As Sir James Cleverly announces he is quitting the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor, political editor David Maddox considers the implications for the election in two years’ time, and why Kemi Badenoch will be happy

By David Maddox

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irish-independent3h ago

James Cleverly quits UK shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

Tory MP stepping down with immediate effect as he prepares to take on incumbent Sadiq Khan

By Sabrina Miller

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