British politician (born 1969)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham mocked James Cleverly at PMQs, claiming the Tory candidate gave a mayoral “audition” that “needs a bit of ... Show more
James Cleverly hits out at Suella Braverman's 'English' comments: Sir James Cleverly has criticised former Conservative colleague Suella Braverman after she ...
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Most senior Tory mayor backs James Cleverly to take on Sadiq Khan in London: Lord Ben Houchen praises ex-Home Secretrary Sir James’ political experience
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James Cleverly vows to end 'Sadiq Khan's secret back door taxes' to make Londoners better off
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Conservative Mayoral hopeful James Cleverly has vowed to be a "champion" for the capital and resist any "anti-London" decisions taken by ... Show more
James Cleverly and Sadiq Khan ready to make battle for London about Brexit: Exclusive: Former foreign secretary Sir James Cleverly toldThe Independent’s ...
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Sir James Cleverly says Andy Burnham is anti-London and our Capital is suffering a brain drain as people can’t afford to l
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"Londoners are less proud to live in the city than they were 10 years ago", mayor-hopeful James Cleverly insisted at the Conservative Party ... Show more
“Donald Trump is just wrong."
London mayor hopeful James Cleverly pushes back on Donald Trump’s claims about how safe the city is ... Show more
Sky News Insider Podcasts | Electoral Dysfunction
Sky News Insider Podcasts | Electoral Dysfunction
London mayoral hopeful James Cleverly refuses to back Kemi Badenoch's full support for Heathrow third runway
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James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor: The former foreign secretary and Braintree MP said the capital needed ‘a champion ...
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Key FactsCleverly leaves shadow cabinet to pursue London mayoral candidacy
Aug 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Sir James Cleverly told Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch he was leaving his shadow housing post to focus on the campaign.
- The mayoral election is not scheduled until May 2028, and incumbent Sir Sadiq Khan has not confirmed a fourth-term bid.
- The Conservatives have not selected a candidate, while Reform UK announced Westminster councillor Laila Cunningham in January.
- In May 2024, Khan defeated Conservative rival Susan Hall by more than 275,000 votes and won 43.8% of the vote.
Londoners need homes they can afford to buy or rent. Entrepreneurs need to be able to start and grow businesses without being strangled by cost and regulation.— Sir James Cleverly, quoted in the BBC article about his bid to become London mayor
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Kemi Badenoch triggers race to pick Tory candidate for 'best shot since Boris' London mayor election
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OpinionBrexit, ECHR and clean air: Why Tory James Cleverly may fail in his bid to be Mayor of London
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James Cleverly says 'Londoners don't feel safe walking down the street': Conservative London Mayor hopeful James Cleverly has claimed that Londoners do not feel ...
metro.co.uk/2026/09/10/james-cleverly-says-londoners-dont-feel-safe-walking-street-29569539/
At the midpoint of #timesfutureoflondon , mayoral candidate Sir James Cleverly joined Sunday Times Deputy Political Editor Lara Spirit to set out key priorities for the ... Show more
James Cleverly wins wave of Conservative backing to fight Sadiq Khan in London Mayor race
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London mayoral contenders limber up for a race that is Sadiq Khan’s to lose: Tories and Reform hope to unseat the incumbent by tempting some Labour voters to ...
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Travellers apply for planning permission in Felsted: The group moved onto a four-acre field in Essex with 30 lorries to rip up grassland on May 1 - just hours ...
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Who's in and who's out of Kemi Badenoch's new Tory frontbench? : Kemi Badenoch has overseen a sweeping clear-out of senior figures from her frontbench
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James Cleverly vows to end Sadiq Khan's 'war on motorists' if he becomes London Mayor
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James Cleverly: 'Nowhere's safe in London? You can't run a city you obviously hate'
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Sir James Cleverly has said Lord Sadiq Khan has a 'war on motorists', which he will end if he is elected as the Mayor of London ... Show more
Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tories have heavyweight London mayor candidate but odds are on Labour win
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James Cleverly - the former Home Secretary - has traded in his Shadow Cabinet role to take on Sadiq Khan as the Mayor of London
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor: The former foreign secretary has told Kemi Badenoch he will leave her front bench.
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London mayor battle erupts as Labour and Reform MPs slam Tory hopeful James Cleverly
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Why Sadiq Khan would win fourth term as mayor - even if most Londoners want him to stand down
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Cambridge chancellor condemns ‘racist feeding frenzy’ over Jason Arday: Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly has said he felt Prof Arday was used as ...
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Why Sadiq Khan would win fourth term as mayor - even if most Londoners want him to stand down
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Former foreign and home secretary, James Cleverly has visited Stourbridge to speak to those affected by the wildfires. Here's what the shadow secretary of ... Show more
Tory London mayor candidate must have no link to previous Conservative government, poll suggests
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Willows Green travellers flouting High Court injunction: Travellers at a controversial site in Willows Green have been accused of openly flouting a High Court ...
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Andy Burnham tax plans could be 'bad news for Essex', MP says: MP James Cleverly has assessed Andy Burnham as Labour’s likely next Prime Minister ...
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James Cleverly slams government over Wethersfield centre: Sir James Cleverly has slammed the government for breaking promises to residents over Wethersfield ...
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BBC Jun 28
Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe: The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to ...
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🟡 Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly said the Tories are not calling for a general election because it would cause “more uncertainty” ... Show more
The housing secretary says he has 'no idea' if Andy Burnham's seen the defence and investment plan and suggests more money is on the way for UK ... Show more
High Court bans travellers living on Braintree caravan site: A group of travellers have been banned from living on a caravan site in Braintree following an order ...
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Conservatives must fall in love with social housing again, Sir James Cleverly tells UKREiiF
yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/conservatives-must-fall-in-love-with-social-housing-again-sir-james-cleverly-tells-ukreiif-8636301
James Cleverly says Reform UK’s popularity is built on promises that “aren’t credible” and warned the party will “let people down” despite its recent election ... Show more
MP warns second site at risk after unauthorised traveller site: MP James Cleverly said a second site is at risk of “cynical manipulation of the planning system” ...
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James Cleverly is early frontrunner to be Tory challenger to Sadiq Khan in 2028: Exclusive: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch triggers start of race to select ...
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BBC May 10
Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims James Cleverly: Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its ...
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Essex MP James Cleverly speaks after 2026 local elections: Shadow secretary James Cleverly has said Reform UK will “let down” voters after the party has seen ...
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The Spectator May 08
Paid articlePaywall Essex Man is voting Reform: There are numerous election stories playing out today. But one that unites both Labour and the Conservatives is the disappearance of ...
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Braintree MP issues update on unauthorised traveller site: The MP for Braintree, Sir James Cleverly has provided an update on an unauthorised traveller site near ...
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Paid articlePaywall James Cleverly ‘forced out of home by Renters’ Rights Act’: The shadow housing minister has been asked to leave his constituency house — and blames reforms that ...
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London 'should scrap soulless tower blocks for Paris-style mansion blocks': Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly said high density needed to be paired ...
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/london-should-scrap-soulless-tower-33820207
Sir James Cleverly being evicted from Braintree home: Sir James Cleverly is due to be evicted from his Braintree home ahead of new law imposed by Labour.
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Senior Conservative MP hints at Mayor of London challenge to Sadiq Khan in 2028: The Home Counties MP, who sat on the London Assembly for many years ...
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London 'should scrap soulless tower blocks for Paris-style mansion blocks': Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly said high density needed to be paired ...
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No way Lammy and Starmer didn’t know Mandelson failed vetting, says former foreign secretary
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Donald Trump “does not respect Keir Starmer” and the UK-US relationship is “damaged”, a former foreign secretary has warned ... Show more
Essex Wethersfield asylum seeker crime reports revealed: Calls to close Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre when planned have grown while reports of crime ...
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Tories vow to ‘end nonsense’ of four-day working week for council staff: Sir James Cleverly said “taxpayers should not be paying full rates for part-time ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/four-day-work-week-ban-tories-james-cleverley-b2953079.html
Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh sparks complaints over 'car crash' interview
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James Cleverly backs A120 petition and calls for upgrade: Sir James Cleverly says frustrations with the A120 are a “regular drumbeat” from constituents and that ...
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📌 We've launched a petition calling for upgrades to the A120 as part of our #A120roadtosafety campaign
💭 James Cleverly is encouraging everyone to sign it to ... Show more
Kemi Badenoch and SIr James Cleverly visit an estate agents in Great Dunmow on Friday to discuss their plan to scrap stamp duty.
Should 16 and 17-year-olds be able to vote?: The question of whether 16 and 17-year-olds should be given the vote has been a hot topic of debate since the Labour ...
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BBC Question Time crowd chuckle as James Cleverly squirms amid Middle East war debate
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✉️ Last July, the government announced plans for 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in the next general election.
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‘I think the point Cleverly is making is why wasn’t there more due diligence about Mandelson’s appointment.’
Sky’s Adam Boulton reacts to James Cleverly’s ... Show more
Politics latest: Police launch investigation into claims Mandelson leaked confidential information to Epstein
Politics latest: Police launch investigation into claims Mandelson leaked confidential information to Epstein
The Spectator Jan 30
Heard the one about the MP who thought he was a comedian?: James Cleverly channelling Mrs Merton is merely the latest example of a cringeworthy tradition that ...
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Sir James Cleverly interview: regulation is ‘always the wrong answer’: Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly shares his views on Grenfell ...
insidehousing.co.uk/insight/sir-james-cleverly-interview-regulation-is-always-the-wrong-answer-95436
Cleverly distances himself from Hollinrake’s Reform UK jibe: A Tory split has opened up after Kevin Hollinrake appeared to liken the Reform UK logo to a Nazi ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/james-cleverly-reform-uk-kemi-badenoch-suella-braverman-nazi-b2871886.html
Tory patience wears thin as Badenoch’s critics count down to May elections: With the party adrift and Reform surging, Jenrick’s allies are sharpening their pitch ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/02/tory-patience-wears-thin-as-badenochs-critics-count-down-to-may-elections
Miscounting to six costs Tory stand-in his gotcha against poppy-shock Lammy: Plucked from obscurity, James Cartlidge messed up his maths while his opposite ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/05/miscounting-to-six-james-cartlidge-david-lammy-pmqs
Key FactsLammy Stumbles in Debut as Deputy PM at PMQs
Nov 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- David Lammy faced scrutiny over the mistaken release of an Algerian asylum seeker from prison.
- He became increasingly irritable, failing to provide clear answers after repeated questioning.
- The justice department had attempted to withhold the information until after the session, but it leaked to the opposition.
- Lammy’s failure to update Parliament beforehand led to a public political setback.
In 25 years in this House, I have not witnessed a more shameful spectacle than what the party opposite left in our justice system.— David Lammy during a heated PMQs session.
Timeline of Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative Party: Sunday marks a year since Mrs Badenoch became Tory leader.
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The Spectator Oct 30 25
OpinionPowell takes a pop at McSweeney: To central London, where the Spectator’s Parliamentarian Awards are taking place. There were plenty of jibes at Labour from host ...
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Kemi Badenoch 'caught red handed' trying to pass Tories off as ordinary voters in video
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James Cleverly: I will never serve in a party with Nigel Farage: Reform UK’s economic policies are ‘to Left of Corbyn’, says shadow housing secretary as he ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/10/07/cleverly-never-serve-with-farage/
At the Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch asked for more time to prove herself and compared herself to former prime minister Margaret Thatcher ... Show more
Politics latest: Stamp duty on primary homes to be axed under Tories, Badenoch announces
Politics latest: Stamp duty on primary homes to be axed under Tories, Badenoch announces
Tory criticism over misspelling 'Britain' on chocolate bar: The Conservative Party are facing criticism after misspelling Britain on one of their promotional ...
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Conservative party conference is more like a bleak seaside arcade than a carnival
metro.co.uk/2025/10/07/tory-party-conference-like-a-bleak-seaside-arcade-a-carnival-24360997/
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly claims a Tory Mayor of London is needed to 'get a grip' of the housing crisis
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