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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Penny Mordaunt had to step up security after stalker jumped barrier at her office, court hears

Penny Mordaunt.
Mordaunt was leader of the House of Commons until 2024. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters

The former Conservative MP and leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, was forced to increase security at her home and office after she was targeted by a stalker, a jury has heard.

Mordaunt sobbed in court as she described how the alleged attentions of Edward Brandt, 60, which included bombarding her with emails and calls and jumping a security barrier at her office, left her feeling vulnerable and drained.

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