Conservative management race: Who is Penny Mordaunt?
Penny Mordaunt has narrowed the hole with Rishi Sunak and elevated her lead over Liz Truss within the second spherical of voting by Tory MPs within the contest to be get together chief and prime minister.
The former defence secretary received 83 votes, whereas the frontrunner, the previous chancellor, received 101 – a spot of 18, three decrease than the hole yesterday after the primary spherical.
But Suella Braverman, who was knocked out of the competition, introduced she would now again Ms Truss, and if her supporters did the identical, the international secretary would rival Ms Mordaunt for assist.
Ms Braverman, who stated she made the choice after holding talks with Ms Truss, earlier singled out Ms Mordaunt for criticism, accusing her of failing to face up for ladies in her obvious assist of trans rights points and of not being an “authentic Brexiteer”.
Tom Tugendhat vowed to combat on, regardless of receiving the backing of simply 32 Conservative MPs, because the remaining candidates put together for 2 televised debates.
Who ought to Labour concern most on the poll field?
Who ought to Labour most concern: Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt or Liz Truss?
The most blatant, however most superficial reply, is Rishi Sunak.
But “fresh” candidates – Mordaunt, Badenoch and Tugendhat – get pleasure from a markedly hotter welcome amongst folks than the likes of Sunak and Truss.
Sean O’Grady explains what the result of the Tory management vote will imply for the subsequent normal election:
Analysis: Who ought to Labour concern most on the poll field – Sunak, Mordaunt or Truss?
Keir Starmer has outlined himself because the anti-Boris Johnson however that impact is now disappearing, and the phrases of the controversy are altering, writes Sean O’Grady
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 06:13
Tory management candidates’ branding efforts from finest to worst
Five Conservative Party management hopefuls are jostling to make into the ultimate two within the race to be the subsequent prime minister, having made their enchantment to MPs for assist.
Rishi Sunak launched his marketing campaign with a video about his upbringing, Penny Mordaunt raised eyebrows with some bombastic flag-waving, and Liz Truss performed it protected by setting out her stall because the “trust” candidate.
Mark Borkowski, one in all Britain’s prime PR consultants, stated a number of the remaining contenders had launched impressively “slick” campaigns – however nonetheless had an extended option to go in connecting with the nation the best way Boris Johnson as soon as did.
The communications skilled ranked the candidates’ branding efforts, giving The Independent his verdict on how their presentational fashion may fare with get together members and the broader public.
Read extra from Adam Forrest right here:
Tory management candidates’ branding efforts ranked from finest to worst
From flag-waving movies to American-style slogans, the campaigns of the ultimate 5 are rated by a PR skilled
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 05:45
Liz Truss boosted by backing of ousted Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman says she is going to again Liz Truss to be the brand new Conservative chief after being ousted within the race to succeed Boris Johnson – in a transfer that dramatically heightens the stakes.
If Ms Braverman’s backers do likewise, the assist will convey the international secretary inside touching distance of second-placed Penny Mordaunt and increase Ms Truss’s marketing campaign.
Sources have instructed The Independent the attorney-general will lend her vote to the international secretary within the third spherical of the battle to be PM.
My colleagues Jane Dalton and Chris Baynes have extra particulars right here:
Suella Braverman backs Liz Truss after being ousted from Tory management race
Support means international secretary could possibly be large risk to second-placed Penny Mordaunt
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 05:32
‘No intention of stepping down’, Badenoch’s marketing campaign says
Kemi Badenoch’s marketing campaign stated she is “in it to win” and has no intention of stepping down, after former Brexit minister Lord Frost’s referred to as for her to give up the Tory management race in favour of Liz Truss.
In an announcement, Ms Badenoch’s spokesperson stated: “Kemi has brought interesting ideas and a new approach to this leadership contest. She is looking forward to the debates this weekend.”
She has no intention of stepping down and is in it to win.
Kemi Badenoch’s spokesperson
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 05:15
Tory management candidates urged to halt Channel 4 privatisation plans
Firms together with these behind widespread TV programmes resembling Peaky Blinders, The Crown, and Ackley Bridge, have written an open letter to the candidates, including their assist to a marketing campaign launched final month, co-ordinated by We Own It.
The 16 impartial manufacturing firms are asking the candidates to decide to dropping the privatisation plan for Channel 4.
They imagine the election of a brand new Prime Minister presents a possibility to maintain Channel 4 in public arms.
The open letter highlights that as a publicly owned broadcaster funded via promoting, Channel 4 doesn’t price the taxpayer a penny, as an alternative returning a revenue of £74 million final yr and contributing £1 billion to the economic system, supporting 10,000 jobs and 15,000 coaching alternatives.
Matthew Topham, We Own It lead campaigner, stated: “Channel 4 is the levelling-up broadcaster. Its unique business model makes working in TV and film production a realistic dream, no matter where you live in the UK.”
If the Government is severe about levelling up, they should defend Channel 4, not promote it off.
Matthew Topham, We Own It lead campaigner
“Right now, Channel 4 supports 10,000 jobs, with hubs in Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol, and Cardiff, but cuts to one in three regional jobs are predicted under a private Channel 4, and 60 independent production companies are expected to go bust if the plans go ahead.”
Tory management candidates urged to halt Channel 4 privatisation plans
Sixteen impartial manufacturing firms have written an open letter to the MPs remaining within the contest.
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 04:59
Lord Frost calls on Kemi Badenoch to withdraw from race in favour of Liz Truss
Former Brexit minister Lord Frost has thrown his assist behind Liz Truss as he urged Kemi Badenoch to tug out of the Tory management contest so there will be “unity among free marketeers”.
In an article within the Daily Telegraph, the 57-year-old wrote: “Liz’s depth of experience, her energy and ideas – as well as the simple fact she has the most votes of the three – put her in the lead.”
“It is now time for pragmatism. I urge Kemi to stand down in return for a serious job in a Truss administration.”
Lord Frost calls on Kemi Badenoch to withdraw from race in favour of Liz Truss
The Conservatives’ alternative of the subsequent prime minister can be introduced on September 5.
Stuti Mishra15 July 2022 04:36
Leadership race looms over police awards
The Police Bravery Awards is going down tonight in central London, the place officers from every power have been nominated for feats together with combating sword and axe-wielding males, chasing suspects after being stabbed, dragging folks out of burning buildings and leaping into rivers to save lots of lives.
Priti Patel acquired nominees at Downing Street earlier right now however just isn’t on the awards night time, leaving the brand new policing minister, Tom Pursglove, main the federal government delegation.
He instructed a resort banquet suite full of law enforcement officials that getting the decision providing the policing minister job days in the past after the federal government meltdown was a shock however he “didn’t have to think for a second” earlier than saying sure.
He was warmly acquired by officers after they had been instructed each his mother and father served within the police, and he stated taking the brand new ministerial submit was the “honour of his life”.
Mr Pursglove says he hopes to maintain his new job in September, though he’s backing Liz Truss, who isn’t favoured to win the Tory management race.
Yvette Cooper, the shadow house secretary, later appeared on stage to current one of many awards.
She stated that whoever wins, it will likely be a “step forward to have a prime minister who doesn’t break the law”, sparking some cheers, applause and laughter from the gathered law enforcement officials.
Earlier within the night, there was extra measured applause for a recorded speech performed on giant video screens from Boris Johnson, who praised their bravery and pledged the federal government’s assist for police.
Lizzie Dearden14 July 2022 23:27
Tugendhat would scrap Channel 4 privatisation
Tom Tugendhat steered he would scrap the coverage of privatising Channel 4 if he received the Tory management contest.
He instructed LBC radio: “I don’t think it’s a good idea – there are many other priorities.”
Mr Tugendhat additionally stated he wouldn’t scrap the BBC licence price.
Jane Dalton14 July 2022 21:30
Spirits excessive as aides plot subsequent transfer in contest
“It felt like more of a victory party than just another Westminster drinks,” stated an attendee on the backyard gathering.
Penny Mordaunt had cause to rejoice: she’s gone from being branded an outsider to a cushty second place behind former chancellor Rishi Sunak, writes Anna Isaac.
A celebration for Penny as Tory management contest heats up
Anna Isaac on the temper contained in the Tory management battle
Jane Dalton14 July 2022 21:05
Truss accused of ‘black ops’
Liz Truss has been accused of “black ops” in a determined combat to remain within the management race, as an ally hit out at MPs who had pledged to vote for her however broke their guarantees.
Two main supporters of the international secretary branded Penny Mordaunt unfit to be prime minister, as the competition turned nastier.
Amid the Tory infighting a senior Truss supporter stated: “This is the most duplicitous lying electorate you have ever come across.”
Liz Truss accused of ‘black ops’ as combat to remain in Tory management race begins
Allies model Penny Mordaunt unfit to be prime minister – and hit out at MPs who’ve damaged pledges to vote for struggling international secretary
Jane Dalton14 July 2022 20:40
