politics
James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet in bid to replace Sadiq Khan as London mayor
James Cleverly is quitting the Conservative shadow cabinet so he can run for London mayor. The MP for Braintree is leaving his role as shadow minister for housing, communities and local government, immediately, The Times reports.
TL;DR
- James Cleverly is resigning from the Conservative shadow cabinet.
- He will run for London mayor, aiming to replace Sir Sadiq Khan.
- Cleverly previously served as shadow minister for housing, communities and local government.
- He believes he needs to be free to campaign effectively for the mayoral position.