Cleverly Challenges Burnham on London Funding | Belfast News

Sir James Cleverly is launching a bold bid for London mayor, accusing Andy Burnham of waging a “war on London” by redirecting vital funding to Manchester — calling it a betrayal of the city’s national importance. Stepping down from his shadow cabinet role, Cleverly frames Burnham’s devolution plans as self-serving and damaging to London’s prosperity, warning of tax hikes or service cuts unless action is taken. Backed by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, he’s abandoning his current seat to fully commit to the campaign — while the PM’s office remains silent amid mounting political tension and rumors of an imminent shadow cabinet reshuffle.

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