James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor

James Cleverly, the Braintree MP and shadow minister for housing, communities and local government, has resigned from the shadow cabinet with immediate effect. The former foreign secretary intends to run for London mayor, challenging Sadiq Khan. Cleverly stated that the capital requires a champion who understands its potential and is prepared to fight for its future. The Tory heavyweight confirmed his decision to leave his ministerial role to pursue the mayoral race in the city.