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Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has declared her support for Mayor Sadiq Khan should he run for a fourth term, while the Conservative Party has released a four‑candidate shortlist for the 2028 London mayoral election, featuring Sir James Cleverly.
Conservative mayoral candidate Alex Challoner has proposed scrapping affordable housing quotas, arguing it would unlock land for 300,000 new homes in London. His plans focus on Park Royal and industrial sites with good transport links.
A new poll of 6,699 Londoners projects Labour could win 59 or 60 of the capital's 75 parliamentary seats at the next general election. The survey indicates a substantial rise in Labour support and a significant drop for the Conservative and Green parties.
As the race for the next London mayoral election heats up, the Conservative party is actively shortlisting candidates. Meanwhile, Peter Murray plans to run as an independent, and the Liberal Democrats have seen two members express interest in the role.
Conservative mayoral hopeful James Cleverly has pledged to resist any "anti-London" decisions made by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Cleverly, one of four Tories seeking the party's nomination for the 2028 London mayoral election, also criticised current Mayor Sadiq Khan for his perceived lack of opposition to government policies impacting the city.
A new MRP survey by More in Common indicates Labour will retain 52 of its 59 parliamentary seats in London. The poll suggests the Green Party will not win any seats in the capital, while the Conservatives are projected to gain five.
Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet to pursue selection as the party's candidate for London Mayor in 2028. He stated the capital needs a champion prepared to fight for its future.

A poll of 2,021 Londoners suggests the Conservative Party’s next mayoral candidate should avoid ties to the previous government. Former Home Secretary James Cleverly’s potential bid faces scepticism, while business and policing experience are favoured traits. The 2028 election is still four years away.
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