Reform's candidate for London mayor Laila Cunningham has claimed there are 'no safe parts' in the capital - the ex-Tory cabinet minister hoping to run against her disagrees

The former foreign secretary and Braintree MP said the capital needed ‘a champion, someone who understands its potential and is prepared to fight for its future’

Cleverly said he would put himself forward for the Conservatives’ candidacy for London mayor ahead of elections in 2028.