The Latest Breaking News from Penny Mordaunt

Gary Lineker tears into Tory minister over 'clumsy football analogy' in Twitter row

The former England goal scorer hit back at the Conservative MP after she mentioned him in a football analogy in the Commons. He is already in a Twitter row for comparing the government's new asylum policy to Nazi Germany

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Gary Lineker suggests he will avoid BBC suspension as asylum remarks row deepens

The presenter compared the language used to launch the new policy with 1930s Germany.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Mordaunt accused of not showing ‘scintilla of sympathy’ for asylum seeker

The Commons Leader said she would act if there was any way that she could help.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Government accused of using up MPs’ time with ‘last-minute filler debates’

The SNP’s Commons leader, Deidre Brock, suggested ministers have a light legislative agenda.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Fury as shameless Matt Hancock sets up his own TV company while still a serving MP

The MP got a taste for television when he was paid £320,000 to appear on ITV's I'm a Celebrity and will also appear on Celebrity: SAS Who Dares Wins late this year

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023

Deposit return scheme will be more damaging than Brexit, top Tory claims

THE negative impacts of Brexit will pale in comparison to the deposit return scheme (DRS) to be brought in in Scotland, a top Tory minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Mordaunt mocks Starmer and Labour for ‘cosplay conservatism’

Commons leader Ms Mordaunt criticised the Labour leader for his ’11th relaunch’ in the last two years.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Minister Robert Jenrick faces driving ban after being caught speeding...again

Home Office minister Robert Jenrick has “sincerely apologised” to a court after racking up his second speeding conviction in the space of a year.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak warned more than 100 Tory MPs could rebel over NI protocol deal

PM’s efforts at breaking Brexit deadlock could be scuppered by hardliners in his party as Boris Johnson urges tougher stance

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023

NHS leaders urged not to cancel operations during strikes in March

Exclusive: NHS England director calls on managers to do everything possible to maintain elective care for patients

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023