Sadiq Khan: I’m stepping down from cabinet to let others take on leading roles

No mention of a Mayoral Leadership bid which many insiders and commentators say is imminently on the cards, Mr Khan said:

“I’m naturally devastated that there won’t be a Labour Justice Secretary to repair the damage done by the coalition over the last five years. But after a period of reflection I have decided that I should step down from serving in the Shadow Cabinet.

“This is an opportunity for others to take on a leading role as we start the fightback for 2020.”