Penny Mordaunt
In short
Penny Mordaunt is a British politician who previously served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons. She is currently a former Member of Parliament following her defeat in the 2024 general election.
Who they are now
She is a former Conservative Party politician who represented Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. After losing her seat to the Labour Party in the last general election, she no longer holds a seat in the House of Commons.
Why they are in the news
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An example of their work
She served as the Leader of the House of Commons between 2022 and 2024. She also stood as a candidate in the 2022 Conservative Party leadership election.