The Latest Breaking News from Penny Mordaunt

Paralympian asks to be removed from Penny Mordaunt campaign video

English sprinter Jonnie Peacock edited out of promotional content, along with footage of Oscar Pistorius, after complaint

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt takes down Tory leadership video after featuring killer Oscar Pistorius

Penny Mordaunt's original campaign video featured two seconds of footage showing the South African Paralympian and sprinter Jonnie Peacock competing at the London 2012 Paralympics.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2022

UK Conservative candidates throw hats in ring to replace Johnson

At least 11 candidates have announced they will vie to be party’s new leader and prime minister after Johnson resigns.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2022

Conservative leadership candidates: What are their policies, beliefs and ideas?

Ten Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt accused of ‘throwing trans people under the bus’ after hitting back at critics

MP explained what she believes makes someone ‘biologically’ a woman in Twitter thread - but now faces criticism from all sides

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Voters more interested in ‘bread and butter issues’ than trans debate – Shapps

A number of Tory leadership hopefuls have outlined their stance on LGBT issues.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt edits leadership campaign video after complaints

Paralympian Jonnie Peacock had publicly asked to be removed from video, which also originally featured Oscar Pistorius

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt joins Tory leadership fray as candidates pledge tax cuts

Nine Conservatives have so far put themselves forward for the party’s top job.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Jeremy Hunt to pick Esther McVey as deputy PM if he becomes Tory leader

Former foreign and health secretary attempts to broaden his appeal through alliance with McVey

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Penny Mordaunt launches bid as nine candidates now confirmed in Tory leadership race

The Portsmouth North MP and international trade minister announced her bid for the leadership on Sunday morning following Boris Johnson's resignation earlier this week.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2022