Penny Mordaunt is emerging as a significant contender for the Tory leadership, with both moderates and right-wing Tory MPs showing support for her candidacy to replace Rishi Sunak. Mordaunt, known for her moderate stance and recent engagement in the 'rubber chicken circuit', is gaining traction among grassroots members and Tory MPs alike, with her broader appeal seen as a strategic advantage to prevent a right-wing takeover. A recent meeting between right-wing MPs and moderates, focusing on Mordaunt's potential leadership, highlights the growing momentum for her candidacy. This movement is underscored by concerns among Labour shadow ministers, who privately express fear of Mordaunt's candidacy, viewing her as a formidable opponent. Secret talks have been held about replacing Sunak with Mordaunt, currently the Leader of the House, with the plot gaining media attention as a 'MAIL EXCLUSIVE'.
Just when Sunak thought his week couldn't get worse... Tory Right in talks with moderates about joining forces to replace him with Penny Mordaunt https://t.co/hAmdCIukzh
Plot to crown Penny Mordaunt as PM: Tory MPs on Right have held secret talks with moderates about replacing Rishi Sunak with Leader of the House https://t.co/eCgJTGJJ4q https://t.co/RJExuBpJ7T
MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Plot to crown Mordaunt as PM #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/gFGFYzVdzl
BREAKING: TORY MP’s WANT PENNY MORDAUNT TO LEAD TORIES INTO THE NEXT ELECTION IN A PLOT TO OUST SUNAK https://t.co/hFBslD6Fsi
Is this idea that I reported on in January - to install Penny Mordaunt as Tory leader - about to happen? 👇 Labour shadow ministers tell me privately they fear her the most. And she would be unlikely to be voted in by party members. So… this could be her best chance. https://t.co/yhCrooNptj
🚨 NEW: Right-wing Tory MPs believe Penny Mordaunt should lead the Tories into the next election as they consider a plot to oust Rishi Sunak They are waiting for a cabinet minister to call for Sunak to go before they attack [@Telegraph]
Exclusive A group of right-wing Tory MPs want Penny Mordaunt to lead the party into the next election A recent meeting took place of leading Tory Right MPs with backers of Mordaunt to make that clear Notable given she’s a moderate Story with @rmendick https://t.co/sB88XiJjFR
Things are so bad Tory MPs are even considering Penny Mordaunt. https://t.co/4q6TVsTXxX
Penny Mordaunt emerging as Tory leadership contender to stop right-wing takeover Moderates' new favourite has been hammering the rubber chicken circuit. Her backers believe she can win over the grassroots 🔎 Big Read by @singharj https://t.co/RcDTyWMQoO
Penny Mordaunt emerging as Tory leadership contender to stop right-wing takeover Minister says moderates realise they need someone who can beat a Badenoch or Braverman in the members’ vote and Mordaunt “has broader appeal in the grassroots” than others https://t.co/7MjqJcEWey