Penny Mordaunt

Mr Seely said the Portsmouth North MP, who he also called to takeover from Boris Johnson when he resigned, is "the best person" for the role. Speaking to Sky ...

"I remain entirely focused on the Island. "I’m sorry to see the Prime Minister go. "Good luck to Boris.

The Conservative minister was in the Commons when Ms Truss appeared in Downing Street to announce her resignation.

We have agreed that there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. The Conservative minister was in the Commons when Ms Truss appeared in Downing Street to announce her resignation as Conservative Party leader. The Conservative minister was in the Commons when Ms Truss appeared in Downing Street to announce her resignation

The Conservative minister was in the Commons when Ms Truss appeared in Downing Street to announce her resignation as Conservative Party leader.

Asked in the chamber about Ms Truss’s resignation and the state of the Government, Commons Leader Ms Mordaunt said: “I am going to keep calm and carry on – and I would suggest everyone else do the same.” Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) joked that she wanted to ask Ms Mordaunt if she “wants to make any statement of intent in relation to her future candidacy for leader of her party”, before focusing her question on international aid. Penny Mordaunt has insisted she will “keep calm and carry on” as she was teased about her leadership ambitions following Liz Truss’s resignation.

Isle of Wight Bob Seely said: "I supported Penny Mordaunt in the summer, and I'll support her in the coming election now, should she choose…

"I supported Penny Mordaunt in the summer, and I’ll support her in the coming election now, should she choose to stand. He said today: "I’m sorry to see the Prime Minister go. "We’ve managed to deliver a great deal to the Island, but there is always more to do, and I will keep on ensuring that we get a better deal for the Island."

Rishi Sunak could well make a good prime minister, but he shouldn't be the next one.

She can reach all parts of both the country and the Conservative Party. [resigned as home secretary](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/19/suella-braverman-resigns-home-secretary-withering-attack-liz/), but she is too factional. He may have correctly predicted the failure of Trussonomics but his performance in the previous leadership election was less than stellar, adopting both the wrong tactics and wrong strategy. She is the "Carlsberg candidate". The Green Card he retained even as chancellor led many to conclude at the time that his ambitions to be prime minister were dead in the water. Many people believe the die is already cast. Penny offers the fresh face and the unifying approach that can bring together all the talents across the Conservative benches. In other circumstances and at a different time, he would make a fine prime minister, but I do not think he can be our next prime minister. The 1922 Committee and Conservative MPs have got to get a grip. Penny is also a seasoned campaigner, having won her seat from Labour in 2010 and fought to increase her vote share at every election since. [effectively toppled by her own MPs](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/20/liz-truss-news-resign-pm-conservative-party-general-election/). An excellent performer at the Despatch Box, Penny has shown that she is more than a match for Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and the SNP.

Conservative MP, Penny Mordaunt, is one of bookies' favourites to become the next Prime Minister following Liz Truss's resignation.

After obtaining her degree, her career started in public relations in a variety of sectors. Her political engagement actually began when she studied at university; she served as president of the Reading University Students’ Union. Bush’s presidential campaign and again in 2004. Rishi Sunak (8/11) and Penny Mordaunt (2/1) are now in the running to replace her. The Conservative politician was born in Torquay, Devon, to former paratrooper, John, and a special needs teacher at multiple Purbrook schools, Jennifer. [Liz Truss](/topic/liz-truss) was appointed as [Prime Minister](/topic/prime-minister) and leader of the Conservative Party on September 6, 2022.

The Commons Leader came third in the Tory leadership contest over the summer.

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So Liz Truss becomes the third female Conservative leader to be effectively toppled by her own MPs. When Margaret Thatcher left Number 10 on that November ...

She can reach all parts of both the country and the Conservative Party. In addition, given the fact – and it is a fact – that Rishi Sunak lent the Truss campaign enough votes to get into the final two, and push out Penny Mordaunt, you could say, that the whole Truss experiment was his fault. Penny offers the fresh face and the unifying approach that can bring together all the talents across the Conservative benches. Penny is also a seasoned campaigner having won her seat from Labour in 2010 and fought to increase her vote share at every election since. Having held nine portfolios across eight government departments over twelve years, and as a highly respected Minister across the UK and abroad, Penny has the confidence and competence to lead. The 1922 Committee and Conservative MPs have got to get a grip.

PENNY Mordaunt recently ran in the Tory leadership contest to become prime minister. By Freddie Webb. 14 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.

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.

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.

One Hampshire MP has also thrown his support behind Rishi Sunak whilst another has pushed back against Boris Johnson's return.

[ran to be Conservative leader](https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/hampshire-news/portsmouths-penny-mordaunt-knocked-out-7358615) over the summer, finishing in third place amongst Tory MP voters. Similar support has come from the [Gosport](https://www.hampshirelive.news/all-about/gosport) MP Caroline Dinenage who tweeted: "The Conservative Party reflected in recent weeks was not the one I’ve been proud to represent for 12+ years. So far, three Conservative MPs in [Hampshire](https://www.hampshirelive.news/) appear to be backing Penny Mordaunt, who is currently Leader of the House of Commons. Regardless of leader, I remain focussed on getting a better deal for the Island". I’m backing Rishi Sunak". [HERE ](https://www.hampshirelive.news/newsletter-preference-centre/) [.](https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/hampshire-news/hampshirelive-newsletter-sign-up-free-4214525) I don't want to go back to where we were a few months ago. MPs wanting to take on the role have to gain support from 100 colleagues by Monday (October 24). Bob Seely from the I want us to go forward under Penny. For me it’s Penny Mordaunt". Although no names have officially been thrown in the ring yet, Conservatives hoping to succeed Liz Truss have begun canvassing support.

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.

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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.

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.

Long before she sought to replace Boris Johnson, let alone his successor, Penny Mordaunt had been tipped as a potential challenger for the Tory…

A Navy reservist, she became the first woman to serve as Defence Secretary. Ms Mordaunt will be hoping to work her magic to make it second time lucky as she enters the fray once again. She will now be able to cite her tenure as Commons Leader – albeit short-lived – as she sets her sights on Downing Street once more.

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said she is running to replace Liz Truss as Tory leader and prime minister.

Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke all announced they would back Mr Johnson were he to run for No10 once again. Ms Mordaunt has already held talks with Jeremy Hunt and assured him he can stay on as Chancellor if she becomes prime minister, it is understood. In a tweet, she vowed to give the party a “fresh start” and provide “leadership in the national interest”.

Commons leader – who finished third in the last race – has ground to make up on Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson.

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Tory MPs across the region were today weighing up their options over who to back in their party's latest leadership election.

In July Mr Bailey spoke out against Mr Johnson ahead of his resignation as Prime Minister. He said: "For me it's a simple one. West Bromwich West MP Shaun Bailey has also backed Mr Johnson for a return, having turned against him over the summer.

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.