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James Cleverly – Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, 2029 General Election Candidate

James Cleverly

CONSERVATIVESHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HOUSINGEngland
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Shadow Secretary of State for Housing

House of Commons

Born in Lewisham, London to an English surveyor father and Sierra Leonean midwife mother. Studied hospitality management at Ealing College; later co-founded a web publishing company and served in the Territorial Army. Married to Susannah since 2000; two sons.

Policy Focus

Housing

HousingUK SecurityState Reform

Policy Positions

HousingBuild more, plan smarter — Higher delivery with clearer planning rules
UK SecurityAlliance-led security — Supports partnerships and deterrence
State ReformDelivery discipline — Measurable improvements and performance management

Career Timeline

2015Elected MP for Braintree
2022Appointed Foreign Secretary
2024Senior shadow cabinet role after general election
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