James Cleverly has stepped down from the UK government’s shadow cabinet to run for London mayor. He said London is “under assault” from Andy Burnham, framing the mayoral contest as a response to Burnham’s leadership.
WHO:James Cleverly
WHAT:Steps down from the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor and says London is “under assault” from Andy Burnham
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:London, United Kingdom
WHY:He is launching his mayoral bid and responding to Andy Burnham’s leadership, which he described as leaving London “under assault.”
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