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ByPenny Mordaunt
What do Penny Mordaunt, Simon Clarke and Jacob Rees-Mogg have in common? Impending irrelevance
None of these people deserve our attention any more.
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Rural Oxfordshire proves a hostile environment for Boris and Carrie Johnson
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Penny Mordaunt’s coronation sword-bearing cuts a sharp contrast with fellow Tories
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Rishi Sunak deserves not to be defined by his race – like everyone else
The indifference that most of the public feel about the first Asian prime minister is a mark of quiet progress.
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Rishi Sunak to become prime minister after Penny Mordaunt withdraws
The former chancellor faces huge political and economic challenges.
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Boris Johnson’s humiliation is a moment to savour
The conman has been rumbled, the snake-oil salesman has been run out of town.
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Boris Johnson’s withdrawal from the leadership race leaves Rishi Sunak on the verge of power
Only Penny Mordaunt can theoretically prevent Sunak from entering No 10 this week.
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Boris Johnson’s path back to power is a treacherous one
Getting on the leadership ballot is a challenge for the former PM; seeing off the Labour threat could prove impossible.
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As Liz Truss clings on, what will the Tory rebels do now?
Conservative MPs agree that Truss will not lead them into the next election but are deeply divided over who the…
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The race to succeed Liz Truss begins
There is no agreement among Tory MPs on who the new leader should be: some want Penny Mordaunt, others Jeremy…
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Where is Liz Truss?
The Prime Minister’s refusal to appear only emphasises how desperately weak her position is.
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How the Tories lost their way
The new leader will struggle to regain control of a party still in the grip of Boris Johnson’s illiberal populism.
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Penny Mordaunt recruited lobbyist for anti-abortion group to her campaign team
The PR guru Alistair Thompson represents the Christian Medical Fellowship, which opposes terminations even in cases of rape.
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As Liz Truss surges, who is Labour’s dream Tory opponent?
Opinion in Keir Starmer’s party is divided on the weakest possible Conservative leader.
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Kemi Badenoch is the Tories’ hottest property
The darling of the right’s support will be crucial in the race to become the next Prime Minister.
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Penny Mordaunt’s firm lobbied for anti-abortion evangelical group
Media Intelligence Partners worked with the Christian Medical Fellowship, which opposed terminations even in cases of rape.
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The story behind the Daily Mail’s attack on Penny Mordaunt
What really happened when the Tory leadership candidate met Zara Mohammed, head of the Muslim Council of Britain?
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What would tax cuts mean for public services?
Conservative leadership candidates have promised to slash tax but have neglected to discuss funding for the NHS, schools and social…
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Who does Lord Frost think he is?
Unelected and shamed over Brexit – he still thinks he can decide the Tory leadership contest.
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