Penny Mordaunt

When Liz Truss was asked to come to parliament to explain the sacking of her good friend and finance minister, she sent Penny Mordaunt in her place, ...

Mordaunt was elected to parliament in 2010 for Portsmouth North and swiftly became a minister. But her understated approach can cause problems. Johnson eventually brought Mordaunt back into government in February 2020. Largely unknown outside Westminster prior to taking an early opinion poll lead among Conservative Party members earlier this year, the public might have first seen Mordaunt on the reality TV show Splash! in 2014, where celebrities learnt to dive. She also peppered a speech in parliament the year before with the word "cock" as part of a bet with her friends, much to the delight of other lawmakers.

After Liz Truss resigned from the UK's top post, Penny Mordaunt is in the race to become the next Prime Minister. Mordaunt has served as the head of youth ...

A member of the [Conservative Party](/topic/conservative-party), she has been a Member of [Parliament for Portsmouth North](/topic/parliament-for-portsmouth-north)since May 2010. [Liz Truss](/topic/liz-truss)'s resignation, Penny Mordaunt is one of the bookie's favorites to become the next Prime Minister. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). She has also worked as head of foreign press for George Walker Bush's presidential campaign in 2000 and 2004. Penny is related to the first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Snowden, through her mother. Penny Mordaunt's mother died of breast cancer when she was just 15 years old.

Tory leadership hopeful Penny Mordaunt said she did not share Terence Mordaunt's views. But she shared his cash.

Last month, the government under Liz Truss announced a review of its net zero target and how it would be implemented. The GWPF has campaigned against net zero targets and questioned the science of climate change. Bookmakers say Penny Mordaunt has good odds of replacing Liz Truss in Downing Street, with only Rishi Sunak scoring more highly.

Former chancellor's allies are calling for the pair to run together to prevent Boris Johnson securing the 100 required nominations from MPs.

To do a U-turn within a few months would be ridiculous and he only won the no-confidence vote because of MPs on the payroll.” “It's more extraordinary than the one we had in the summer. It would be a disgrace to see him back in Downing Street.” It would be easy to see Rishi as prime minister and Penny as foreign secretary." “We can’t afford to go back to the future,” they said. A candidate with no track record on the economy would struggle. Brendan Clarke-Smith, a Tory backbencher, said: “It’s time for the parliamentary party to unite and come together for the sake of the country. “A coronation is the transfer of power out of the hands of the people and into the offices of a few already extremely powerful men in grey suits,” she said. I can't see how MPs will get him through." One MP said: "I am more than slightly disturbed that Boris is running. “I would much prefer a unity candidate on a joint ticket. Ms Mordaunt had nine per cent of members.

PENNY Mordaunt recently ran in the Tory leadership contest to become prime minister. By Freddie Webb. 4 minutes ago - 3 min read.

Currently, Ms Mordaunt has yet to officially announce if she is joining the race to be the next prime minister. Penny returned to government in 2020 and was appointed the role of Her Majesty's Paymaster General and in 2021, she was appointed Minister for International Trade Policy. She is currently the leader of the house of commons, and lord president of the council. Penny was the first woman to hold this position and in 2016, she was appointed as Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work. In 2014, she joined the government as a Minister in Local Government, and the following year, she was made the Minister of Armed Forces. She is currently among the favourites to be the next prime minister.

During the leadership election that led to Ms Truss becoming Tory party leader, Ms Mordaunt was one of the three last remaining candidates hoping to get the ...

One Twitter account, aptly named @pennymordauntpm and describing itself as a "grassroots campaign to support Penny Mordaunt for Prime Minister" released a tweet at 1.46pm. Penny Mordaunt has said she will "keep calm and carry on" as the race to become Prime Minister ignites for the second time this year. Speaking outside Number 10, Ms Truss - who has only been in post for 44 days - said she recognised that she "cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected" and had therefore told King Charles III she was resigning.

After Liz Truss resigned from the UK's top post, Penny Mordaunt is in the race to become the next Prime Minister. Mordaunt has served as the head of youth ...

A member of the [Conservative Party](/topic/conservative-party), she has been a Member of [Parliament for Portsmouth North](/topic/parliament-for-portsmouth-north)since May 2010. [Liz Truss](/topic/liz-truss)'s resignation, Penny Mordaunt is one of the bookie's favorites to become the next Prime Minister. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). She has also worked as head of foreign press for George Walker Bush's presidential campaign in 2000 and 2004. Penny is related to the first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Snowden, through her mother. Penny Mordaunt's mother died of breast cancer when she was just 15 years old.

Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, two potential candidates in Britain's previous leadership election this year, are said to lock horns to take up the ...

Mordaunt won a seat in parliament for Portsmouth North in 2010 and quickly was appointed a minister. She attributes her interest in politics to the 1989 revolution in that nation. Mordaunt was the president of the Reading University Students' Union and an active member of the student body. In terms of educational qualification, Mordaunt studied philosophy at the University of Reading and earned an upper second-class honours degree in 1995. She is related to Philip Snowden, the first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer. The next year, her father was also afflicted with cancer.

LONDON — When Ms Liz Truss was asked to come to parliament to explain the sacking of her good friend and finance minister, she sent Ms Penny Mordaunt in her ...

Ms Mordaunt was elected to parliament in 2010 for Portsmouth North and swiftly became a minister. Mr Johnson eventually brought Ms Mordaunt back into government in February 2020. But her understated approach can cause problems. Largely unknown outside Westminster prior to taking an early opinion poll lead among Conservative Party members earlier this year, the public might have first seen Ms Mordaunt on the reality TV show Splash! in 2014, where celebrities learnt to dive. That race saw Ms Truss defeat former finance minister Rishi Sunak.

Cabinet member Penny Mordaunt became the first to formally declare her candidacy, after the UK's ruling party was forced into its second leadership contest ...

A tweet interpreted by social media users to be an official campaign advert calling for Penny Mordaunt to be Britain's next prime minister is not connected ...

[here](https://twitter.com/OneIsAmused/status/1583089401847943168)) : “Your performance standing in for Truss during the urgent question, showed you as cold, sneering and condescending. Her official account is [here](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160187813114941&set=a.10150175115684941), [here](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=419746077008331&set=a.245073901142217) and [here](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160281658541635&set=a.10155390019376635)). [here](https://twitter.com/pennymordauntpm/status/1583077277079740418)), which has amassed more than 1,500 shares, was uploaded by an account named ‘Penny Mordaunt for PM’ and reads: “This is make or break time. We need to get our act together, deliver for the country and win the next General Election. [here](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-truss-threatens-disciplinary-action-against-rebel-lawmakers-2022-10-20/)).

Tory MPs will likely have three candidates to vote for in Monday's leadership race: Boris Johnson, Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Sunak.

Then end the race by dropping out in favour of the other candidate – who would then be in No. If she believes she could not defeat Johnson or Sunak in a run-off, why not bow out at the last minute – and extract a price? If Johnson runs, gets to the final two and it goes to the Tory membership, then he’s probably be back in No.

UK regulators have fined Barclays £50mn for allegedly “failing to disclose certain arrangements” about the bank's controversial Qatari fundraising fourteen ...

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Mordaunt, a former defence secretary, was ousted from the year's first Tory leadership contest in the fifth round, losing out to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss.

She previously came third in the last leadership contest behind Truss and Sunak in second place. Mordaunt is not considered the frontrunner but has about 19 public endorsements. Mordaunt, a former defence secretary, was ousted from the year’s first Tory leadership contest in the fifth round, losing out to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss.

Her colleagues passed on her offer to lead the party last time around. This time, the former trade secretary has a lot more to offer.

Now the Tories are getting a second look the potential leader they passed over this summer. On Friday, Mordaunt became the first Tory to declare her candidacy saying she would offer “a fresh start, a united party and leadership in the national interest.” This time around, her role could be pivotal to the outcome of the race. [Penny Mordaunt](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10891147/Penny-Mordaunt-declined-reveal-backed-Boris-Johnson-no-confidence-vote.html) said in June, as Boris Johnson’s days as prime minister were nearing an end.

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to announce they ...

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Penny Mordaunt has become the first Conservative MP to say they will run to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. The Commons leader said she was standing to ...

Contenders have until 2pm on Monday to find 100 backers. MPs will hold an "indicative" ballot of the final two, with the winner then decided in an online vote of party members to finish on Friday next week. After Liz Truss, and in the middle of a crisis, are Conservative MPs in the mood to go for another untested leader? Ms Mordaunt currently trails them both, with only 19 public supporters. So moving early may be a way of trying to lock in some of those before others join the race. Rishi Sunak is yet to confirm he is standing, but he has already amassed 78 of the 100 endorsements from MPs he would need to take part.

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to formally ...

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Penny Mordaunt may have been the MP for Portsmouth North for 12 years, and could perhaps be the next prime minister, but some of her constituents were ...

“He actually did things and saw things through,” she said. “I didn’t think she would hang in there for as long as she did.” “I don’t necessarily agree with everything he says, but he does actually seem to believe in what he says and wants to follow through on it.” “I definitely expected her to resign, I thought she would be ousted before she resigned, honestly,” he said. “It’s about bloody time,” he said. I don’t know nothing about her,” said James McLeish, who added he would not recognise her if she passed him on the street.

British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday (Oct 21) launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to do ...