Penny Mordaunt
British politician (born 1973)
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Penelope Mary Mordaunt is a British Conservative politician who served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons from 2022 until 2024. She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. She has run twice for the Conservative party leadership in July–September and October 2022, losing to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak respectively. In the 2024 general election, Mordaunt lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour's Amanda Martin.
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'We are now the opposition': Farage can't keep the smile off his face as Reform UK overtakes the Tories in latest pollNigel Farage couldn't have hoped for better news as he strode on to the stage to debate on TV against Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner and rivals from the smaller opposition parties.Sky News - Published | |
Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when Parliament returnsRishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.Sky News - Published | |
Penny Mordaunt 'took painkillers' before carrying sword at coronation Penny Mordaunt took a "couple of painkillers" before carrying the heavy Sword of State at the King's coronation. Sky News - Published | |
The Tory MP who starred during coronation ceremony Tory Cabinet member Penny Mordaunt emerged as one of the stars of the coronation as she carried an enormous sword then presented another to the King during the ceremony.Sky News - Published | |
Boris Brexit warning 'helpful' and 'lots to be done' before protocol deal reached, says cabinet ministerPenny Mordaunt said Boris Johnson's Brexit intervention is "helpful" as there is "there's still a lot to be done" to secure a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol.Sky News - Published | |
Penny Mordaunt pulls out of Tory leadership race, paving way for Rishi Sunak to become next PMPenny Mordaunt has dropped out of the Conservative leadership race at the last minute after failing to secure 100 backers, paving the way for Rishi Sunak to become the next prime minister.Sky News - Published | |
It was the most Johnson way of admitting defeat - and there was even a hint he might make a comeback After a mad dash back from his Caribbean holiday, a flurry of canvassing, secret summits with rivals Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, and a significant pro-Johnson air war campaign, Boris Johnson..Sky News - Published | |
Mordaunt rejects request from Johnson to back him, sources say Penny Mordaunt has rejected a call by Boris Johnson to pull out of the Tory leadership race and back him for prime minister instead, sources close to her have told Sky News.Sky News - Published | |
Liz Truss 'misinterpreted' over 'no handouts' remark, her supporters sayLiz Truss was not ruling out future cost of living support when she said she would reject "handouts", her supporters have said, with prominent backer Penny Mordaunt claiming the comments were..Sky News - Published | |
Penny Mordaunt's endorsement is a boost for the Truss camp and a crushing blow for Sunak It's the endorsement both candidates desperately wanted in the battle for the Tory crown.Sky News - Published | |
Liz Truss wins backing of former Tory leadership rival Penny Mordaunt Former Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt has endorsed Liz Truss in the race to be prime minister, in a huge blow to Rishi Sunak.Sky News - Published | |
Police investigate death threat sent to ex-Tory leadership contenderPolice are investigating a death threat sent to former Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt while she was part of the race for Number 10.Sky News - Published | |
Penny Mordaunt dismisses claims about her views on trans rights as 'smears' Penny Mordaunt has dismissed claims about her views on trans rights as "smears" - as former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith questioned whether the trade minister is experienced enough..Sky News - Published | Rishi Sunak vows to scrap EU laws as Penny Mordaunt under scrutiny over trans rights Rishi Sunak has vowed to scrap hundreds of remaining EU laws and regulations if he triumphs in the Tory leadership race, as Penny Mordaunt faces scrutiny for her views on trans rights.Sky News - Published |
'They don't want to run against me': Mordaunt says leadership rivals fear facing her most Penny Mordaunt has said fellow Conservative leadership candidates are trying to stop her from getting to the final round of the contest because she is who they most fear competing against head-to-head.Sky News - Published | Who is Penny Mordaunt, the Navy reservist and ex-magician's assistant vying to become PM? Currently second to Rishi Sunak in the Conservative leadership contest, Penny Mordaunt has fast become a serious candidate to be the next prime minister.Sky News - Published |
Penny Mordaunt suffers first setback as MPs attack over trans issues Tory leadership favourite Penny Mordaunt suffered her first setback of the campaign when she was attacked by MPs over her stance on trans issues.Sky News - Published | Penny Mordaunt is latest Tory to enter leadership race to replace Johnson as prime minister Trade minister Penny Mordaunt has joined the Tory leadership race, becoming the ninth person to enter the field.Sky News - Published |
