Penny Mordaunt

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Shocker in UK Politics: Penny Mordaunt Loses Seat in Landmark Election

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Big names in Tory cabinet defeated, including Penny Mordaunt in unexpected twist!

In a stunning turn of events in UK politics, Penny Mordaunt, alongside other prominent Tories like Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg, faced defeat in the recent election. Mordaunt's loss in the Portsmouth North constituency to Labour's Amanda Martin by a narrow margin of just 780 votes has sent shockwaves through the Conservative Party. Once seen as a potential leader, Mordaunt's defeat marks a significant shift in the political landscape.

The headlines blare with defeat for the Tories as Mordaunt's hopes for leadership crumble, placing the spotlight on the unexpected rise of opposition parties. The fallout from Mordaunt's loss is not limited to her alone but extends to a wave of cabinet ministers and high-profile Tories who have also lost their seats, creating a historic moment in British politics.

As the dust settles on this electoral earthquake, the implications reverberate far and wide. The future trajectory of the Conservative Party and the incoming Prime Minister, predicted to be from the Labour Party according to exit polls, hangs in the balance. The loss of stalwart figures like Mordaunt raises questions about the party's direction and strategy moving forward.

In a political arena fraught with uncertainty and dramatic twists, the defeat of Penny Mordaunt and her contemporaries serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of democracy. The shockwaves of this election will undoubtedly reshape the political landscape of the UK in ways yet to be fully understood, leaving both supporters and critics alike reeling from the unexpected outcomes.

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Penny Mordaunt and Grant Shapps among slew of Tory cabinet ... (The Guardian)

Defeated Tories turn ire on party as Alex Chalk and Gillian Keegan also among list of ousted ministers.

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Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North constituency (BBC News)

Labour's Amanda Martin wins with 14495 votes to Ms Mordaunt's 13715 - an 18% swing.

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Tory big beasts fall: Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps, and Jacob ... (Yahoo News UK)

Penny Mordaunt, who served as Commons Leader, lost her Portsmouth North to Labour's Amanda Martin by just 780 votes.

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Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North to Labour as Tory losses ... (ITV News)

The MP lost Portsmouth North to Labour, with less than a thousand votes separating the two. | ITV News Meridian.

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Election Result: Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat (Oxford Mail)

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election.

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Sword-wielding Penny Mordaunt's leadership hopes dead after ... (iNews)

The former Tory leadership hopeful has lost her Portsmouth North seat.

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Tory big beasts fall: Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and ... (Evening Standard)

Record number of cabinet ministers go while other high-profile Tories to lose include Jacob Rees-Mogg.

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General Election 2024: Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North ... (Portsmouth News)

The leader of the House of Commons was left crestfallen as Labour candidate Amanda Martin pulls off a narrow victory. Reform UK also saw a surge in votes.

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Senior Conservative Penny Mordaunt loses parliamentary seat (Yahoo News UK)

Penny Mordaunt, once viewed as a possible leader of Britain's Conservative Party, lost her parliamentary seat to a candidate from the opposition Labour ...

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Most shocking results: Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps, Jeremy Corbyn, Jon Ashworth (ITV News)

Most shocking results: Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps, Jeremy Corbyn, Jon Ashworth. Fri 5 Jul 3.51am • Several senior Tories have fallen victim to the collapse in the party's vote share, while Labour have also been on the wrong end of some shock results ...

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Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg among big-name Conservative ... (BBC News)

The former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.

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Tory big beasts lost: Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and five more ... (The Independent)

Defence Secretary Shapps has lost to Labour in Welwyn Hatfield while Justice Secretary Chalk was defeated in Cheltenham to Liberal Democrat candidate Max ...

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Penny Mordaunt who played starring role at coronation ousted by ... (Impartial Reporter)

The House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt is one of the prominent Tory figures to have lost her seat to Labour. Labour's Amanda Martin ousted Ms Mordaunt ...

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Top Tories seat loss: Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and nine more ... (The Independent)

Defence Secretary Shapps has lost to Labour in Welwyn Hatfield while Justice Secretary Chalk was defeated in Cheltenham to Liberal Democrat candidate Max ...

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General Election sees Penny Mordaunt lose Portsmouth North seat (The National)

Mordaunt – a former magician's assistant – previously made headlines when she said Scotland was plagued with “Victorian diseases”

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Penny Mordaunt loses seat to Labour Party in major election shock (Metro)

House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt has now become one of the prominent Conservative figures to lose their seat to the Labour Party.

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Labour Win Portsmouth North To Defeat Penny Mordaunt (PoliticsHome.com)

Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt has lost to Labour in Portsmouth North, making her the latest Cabinet minister to lose their seat in the 2024 Gener...

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Bloodbath: Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Penny Mordaunt ... (thejournal.ie)

EIGHT CONSERVATIVE CABINET ministers have so far lost their seats in the UK general election, beating the previous record of seven ministerial defeats in ...

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Most shocking results: Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps ... (ITV News)

Watch the latest from ITV News - Several senior Tories have fallen victim to the collapse in the party's vote share, while Labour have also been on the ...

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Can Penny Mordaunt still become Conservative leader after she ... (Daily Express)

Much-loved in Tory ranks, the former leader of the House of Commons has long been tipped to be the next leader of the party - but is it still possible?

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Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North constituency (BBC News)

Labour's Amanda Martin wins with 14495 votes to Ms Mordaunt's 13715 - an 18% swing.

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Conservative Penny Mordaunt loses seat to Labour (BBC News)

The Leader of the House of Commons has lost her seat to Labour's Amanda Martin.

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Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat at general election (Daily Echo)

Penny Mordaunt has said the Conservative Party failed to honour "the trust that people had placed in it" as she lost her Portsmouth North…

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Election Result: Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat (The Rangers Review)

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win 410 seats at the election.

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Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, and Grant Shapps among tidal wave of ... (ITV News)

Watch the latest from ITV News - Several senior Tories have fallen victim to the collapse in the party's vote share, while Labour have also been on the ...

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