Penny Mordaunt, a prominent figure in the Conservative Party, has been actively engaging with Tory members and associations, sparking speculation about her leadership ambitions. Reports reveal her numerous visits to Tory associations and events, including themed dinners and auctions. Recent polls indicate growing support for Mordaunt as a potential leader, with dissatisfaction towards current leader Rishi Sunak among grassroots Tories.
🚨EXC: Penny Mordaunt would be best Tory leader, say councillors Poll shows level of grassroots discontent with Rishi Sunak ahead of local elections, according to analysts https://t.co/golUG3hald
🔴EXCLUSIVE: Penny Mordaunt would make the best leader of the Conservative Party, Tory councillors have said https://t.co/z0y75SPsJa
Opinium on hypothetical voting intentions. New leaders can have a grass in greener boost but only Mordaunt does. Braverman is - 5 net change. (They should include Truss as a control on what Cons floor is) https://t.co/aobqGDhv3O https://t.co/3Gx769FO4y
Revealed: Penny Mordaunt has made 40 trips to Tory associations across the country since Sunak became PM. That’s one every **13 days**. ‘Puddings with Penny’. ‘The Sword of Truth’ dinners. She’s auctioning signed swords. A hint of leadership ambitions? https://t.co/QjXUofwnUP https://t.co/c8gKOWDaSd
NEW: The locals are the next flashpoint for Sunak… but @BloombergUK analysis shows >> — Tory candidates shunning their “toxic” party and leader — Tory mayors with personal brands actively distancing themselves from their party in Facebook adverts ⬇️ https://t.co/KFUPheNUk7
🔵 The Telegraph can reveal the full scale of Ms Mordaunt’s buttering up of Tory members as speculation swirls about her leadership ambitions https://t.co/Gj5GqevsD0