Penny Mordaunt

2022 - 10 - 24

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Boris Johnson: Rishi Sunak praises former PM as he pulls out of ... (BBC News)

Rishi Sunak pays tribute to Boris Johnson's achievements as the former PM rules himself out of the race to replace Liz Truss.

But in the course of the last days I have sadly come to the conclusion that this would simply not be the right thing to do. "I believe I have much to offer but I am afraid that this is simply not the right time." Therefore I am afraid the best thing is that I do not allow my nomination to go forward and commit my support to whoever succeeds. You can't govern effectively unless you have a united party in parliament." A general election would be a further disastrous distraction just when the Government must focus on the economic pressures faced by families across the country. I have been attracted because I led our party into a massive election victory less than three years ago - and I believe I am therefore uniquely placed to avert a general election now. Quote Message: A general election would be a further disastrous distraction just when the Government must focus on the economic pressures faced by families across the country. But he concedes he would struggle to unite his party in parliament. And I have got to say that I was absolutely flabbergasted. The Daily Mirror reports that Sunak is on the brink of becoming Britain's latest "unelected PM". It says Mordaunt's allies believe she can now pick up the support of Johnson's supporters to stay in the race. We will always be grateful to him for that."

Rishi Sunak ahead of Penny Mordaunt as PM race enters final hours (BBC News)

Rishi Sunak has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to become the UK's next prime minister, after Boris Johnson announced he was not standing.

She will become the shortest-serving prime minister in British history when she stands down. Candidates need the support of at least 100 Tory MPs to progress to the next stage. If two candidates remain and no-one withdraws, Tory party members will make the final decision in an online vote, with the winner declared by Friday "No one voted for this. Off to bed!" Essex MP James Duddridge, who gave the first indication that Mr Johnson was intending to run in the Tory leadership race, simply tweeted: "Well that was unexpected.

Next prime minister latest: Blow for Penny Mordaunt as Priti Patel ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The former chancellor now has the endorsements of 160 Tory MPs - well above the 100 needed by 2pm to make it onto the ballot - while Ms Mordaunt has just 26 ...

A source from Team Mordaunt said: "Penny is still running to be the Leader of the Conservative Party. He portrays himself as a free marketeer, yet he is best known as the author of the biggest state intervention in history. But in the course of the last days I have sadly come to the conclusion that this would simply not be the right thing to do. The same cannot necessarily be said for Rishi Sunak, a man whose career to date has been riddled with contradictions. Therefore I am afraid the best thing is that I do not allow my nomination to go forward and commit my support to whoever succeeds. You know, why are there these big divisions and blocks of voters and why have we lost the art to sort of disagree and be able to mend quicker? A campaign spokeswoman made clear that Ms Mordaunt is not dropping out of the race, saying: "Penny is speaking to colleagues from across the party. The fact that Penny asked Boris Johnson to step back for her, I thought was quite interesting.” I think all that’s happened so far is we’ve got Brexit done in the sense that we’re out of the EU. Asked during an LBC Radio phone-in if it is time for a change of heart again, he said: “It’s a straight no from me, we’re not going back into the EU. Mark Francois, the ERG chairman, said before the 10.30am gathering: “This is a plenary meeting of the European Research Group. Asked if he would go to the final if England reached it, he told LBC Radio: “No, I wouldn’t.

'He put country before party…': UK PM contender Penny Mordaunt ... (Hindustan Times)

The former premier's decision to exit the leadership race of the ruling Conservatives Party means Mordaunt is now the only challenger to Rishi Sunak.

In the previous leadership election, which was necessitated due to Johnson’s resignation as PM and the results of which were announced on September 5, Truss emerged victorious over Sunak. If victorious, Sunak will be the United Kingdom's first Indian-origin PM. The final results are expected to be announced today. We will always be grateful to him for that,” the former finance minister, 42, said in a tweet. He worked to secure the mandate and the majority we now enjoy. While Johnson exited despite claiming he is supported by as many as 102 MPs, Sunak, as per reports, has the support of more than 140 MPs.

UK leadership contender Mordaunt "getting the numbers ... (Reuters)

Penny Mordaunt, one of two candidates to be Britain's next prime minister, is still in the leadership race and is gaining endorsements, a campaign ...

“Penny is speaking to colleagues from across the party. She’s getting the numbers and she’s in it to win it," the spokesperson said in a statement. LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Penny Mordaunt, one of two candidates to be Britain's next prime minister, is still in the leadership race and is gaining endorsements, a campaign spokesperson said on Monday.

UK PM Race: Penny Mordaunt "Getting The Numbers", Says ... (NDTV)

Penny Mordaunt, one of two candidates to be Britain's next prime minister, is still in the leadership race and is gaining endorsements, ...