EXCLUSIVE: Tory launches bid to become London Mayor in 2028

The first Conservative hopeful to officially launch a campaign to become Mayor of London in 2028 has entered the race. Festus Akinbusoye, a Westminster City Councillor and former Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, says he wants to offer Londoners a “fresh face” and a different approach from previous Tory candidates. His campaign will focus on housing affordability, crime and policing, fare evasion and making London a place where young people can afford to live and stay. The Conservatives have lost the last three London mayoral elections to Sadiq Khan, but the 2028 contest could see a much more competitive multi-party race. Several high-profile Conservatives have been linked with the contest, including former Cabinet minister James Cleverly. Mr Akinbusoye says his focus will be on London rather than simply campaigning against Sadiq Khan. Continue reading on MyLondon: https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1... Follow us on social media: Twitter:   / myldn   Facebook:   / mylondonnews   Instagram:   / mylondonnews   Website: https://www.mylondon.news/ LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE #MyLondon #London #tory #conservative #politics #politicalnews #news #sadiqkhan #mayoroflondon #ukpolitics