Penny Mordaunt shows off Scottish popularity ... with poll of just 78 people

Penny Mordaunt cited a poll of less than 80 people, and John Lamont argued it shows she has 'so much support' in Scotland

TORY leadership hopeful Penny Mordaunt boasted that she’s the most popular candidate among the Scottish Conservative membership – based on a poll of just 78 people.

The trade minister’s allies have been desperate to paint an image of Mordaunt as a well-liked figure north of the Border, with both Borders MP John Lamont and influential David Davis helping spread the word.