The Latest Breaking News from Penny Mordaunt

Investigation launched into allegations of leaks to damage Mordaunt campaign

Simon Case, the most senior civil servant in the country, confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into allegations of leaking.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10

With Rishi Sunak all but guaranteed a place on the final ballot paper, Liz Truss and Penny Mordaunt are vying for the remaining spot.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Inquiry into alleged leak designed to undermine Mordaunt bid for PM

An official inquiry has been launched into the alleged leak of information designed to undermine Penny Mordaunt’s campaign to become prime minister.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Tobias Ellwood has Tory whip restored so he can vote in leadership contest

Backbencher allowed to vote so neutrality of whips’ office ‘can not be questioned’

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Mordaunt and Truss vie for votes as Tory MPs vote in final ballot before run-off

Rishi Sunak appears certain to achieve the votes to guarantee his name will be on the ballot that goes to party members.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Boris Johnson boasts 'mission accomplished - for now' as Theresa May refuses to clap him

Boris Johnson rounded off his final PMQs with "Hasta la vista baby' as he reeled off his achievements and took a swipe at Rishi Sunak in his advice to his successor

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

The Northern Agenda: What the hell just happened?

The huge increase in the number of blazes in the North may be a 'gamechanger' for fire services

Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022

Conservative leadership race: Frantic fortnight to decide next PM

Liz Truss in safe streets vow as big three make final pitch

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are going head-to-head to replace Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Race to become UK PM down to final two: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss will battle it out to become Britain's next prime minister after they won the final lawmaker vote, setting up the last stage of the contest to replace Boris Johnson.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022