Current polling suggests Penny Mordaunt may lose her seat in the next election, with allies of Rishi Sunak cautioning against a leadership change. Speculation surrounds Mordaunt's potential leadership bid, as she maintains focus on her role amid rumors of replacing Sunak. Senior Tories dismiss the idea of Mordaunt becoming leader, with Sunak addressing attempts to destabilize him by a small group within the party.
Rishi Sunak hit out at a “very small minority” of Tories trying to destabilise him as a senior minister talked down the prospect of Penny Mordaunt ever becoming leader ⬇️ https://t.co/Jz4WbXYSqq
👀👀 Here's a Tory leadership speculation update from @EstherMcVey1 on #PMQsLive today on @GBNEWS: “Penny had her chance to become the leader. She didn't win. So, you know, that's where it is, it goes to bed, so Penny won't be the leader, it’s Rishi Sunak." More at @GBNEWS now.
Penny Mordaunt: 'I'm getting on with my job' amid claims some Tories want her to replace Rishi Sunak https://t.co/xq3Tam8uUY
When asked if she supports Rishi Sunak, Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt says she's 'getting on' with her job and 'recommends it' amid rumours of her toppling the prime minister ahead of the General Election https://t.co/IUtNhiIFG8
🗣 "Rumour abounds in the ruling party as to who is pushing Penny Mordaunt as leader – and for why?" writes @timothy_stanley https://t.co/JXolDoi5GH
🔵 Penny Mordaunt is at risk of losing her seat at the next election, according to current polling – leading allies of Rishi Sunak to warn against a leadership switch https://t.co/t0o2aF0e4y