James Cleverly electrifies London mayor race as he quits shadow cabinet to run as Tory candidate for City Hall
Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London. He aims to challenge Sadiq Khan, criticizing current management of the city's economy and reputation.
Why it matters
This move signals a major shift in the Conservative Party's strategy for the London mayoral race and highlights internal party restructuring.
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Sir James Cleverly has announced he is resigning from the shadow cabinet to stand to be Mayor of London .
The Tory MP for Braintree and former Home Secretary has put himself forward to be the Conservative candidate to run City Hall .
Sir James, who has also been Foreign Secretary , said the capital needed “a champion, someone who understands its potential and is prepared to fight for its future”.
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