Idris Elba Says He “Doesn’t Have the Courage” to Go Into Politics After London Mayor Rumours [Anti-Knife Activism]

The star's anti-knife crime advocacy led to him being considered as a candidateIdris Elba has shut down rumours that he is entering politics, saying he doesn’t have the “courage” for the profession. In February, Elba made the documentary Our Knife Crime Crisis, and has been vocal on ways to combat the problem. His advocacy led to a report in March that said the Labour Party was interested in him as a candidate for the Mayor Of London. Metro has now reported that Elba spoke about the rumours while promoting his new film, A House Of Dynamite, in which he...