London’s Mayoralty: Britain’s Last Political Refuge?
Rory Stewart is the latest British lawmaker to quit his political party—and Westminster.
Britain’s highest political office might be on Downing Street, but its safest can be found across town at London City Hall.
The position of mayor of London, like that of prime minister, is one of the most nationally and internationally visible positions in British politics—albeit with a fraction of the responsibility. It’s a job that wields plenty of soft power, though, and past holders of the office have used it to promote development, tackle climate change, and effectively become
