The book comes recommended by various political or business figures - Bill Gates wrote the foreword, and blurbs are provided by the likes of Tony Blair, Richard Branson, Elton John, and more. Assuming those quotes are genuine recommendations and not just a friendly favour, this is a damning indictment of our political class. Andrews, Kieran. "Penny Mordaunt is favourite for the Scottish Tory vote". The Times. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022 . Retrieved 10 July 2022. Rishi Sunak to become UK's PM after Mordaunt joins Johnson in withdrawing". The Guardian. 24 October 2022 . Retrieved 24 October 2022. Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt criticised for smutty Commons speech delivered 'for a dare' ". Evening Standard. 30 November 2014. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018 . Retrieved 7 December 2014.

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I’m deeply proud to be British, not least because of the extraordinarily brave, funny, brilliant, kind and talented people who call these small islands home. In particular, I’m proud of Britain’s history of engaging in the challenges people face, not just at home but around the world. It has inspired and supported the work of my AIDS Foundation, which aims to help end this devastating pandemic around the world. A book examining what it means to be British and Britain’s potential to be a force for good in the world is timely. Penny and Chris should be congratulated on seizing the opportunity to look forward in this interesting and enjoyable book.”

This is why her economic plan is rooted in the four Is of investment, infrastructure, incentives and innovation along with development corporations and more power to mayors. Elgot, Jessica (30 April 2018). "Penny Mordaunt adds women and equalities to ministerial role". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019 . Retrieved 29 November 2020. Greater lays out a plan for post-Brexit Britain. Delving into our history, our institutions and our culture, it explains how we arrived at this point and how the British character points the way towards practical national missions.

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Oxfam 'failed in moral leadership' ". BBC News. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2019 . Retrieved 11 February 2018. The book is appallingly written; all the padding gives it the feel of a rushed AS level essay written the night before the deadline. I am quite confident that at least 50% could be cut out, leaving behind an at least slightly better book. Penny Mordaunt's appointment applauded in Britain". The Sunday Guardian. 11 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022 . Retrieved 13 July 2022. a b "Penny Mordaunt repeatedly advocated use of homeopathy on NHS". The Guardian. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022 . Retrieved 16 July 2022.

There is little in Mordaunt’s public record that suggests she is particularly amenable to Conservative views. The core thrust of her book (written with Chris Lewis) is that Britain needs to be ‘modernised’ – a word that to conservatives generally signals ‘made more amenable to Blairites’. Dale, Iain (21 July 2019). "Penny Mordaunt interview: Britain's first female defence secretary on her dream job". Archived from the original on 10 July 2022 . Retrieved 13 July 2022. Sajid Javid in Muslim Council of Britain spat over Islamophobia claims". Sky News. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018 . Retrieved 16 July 2022. Mordaunt, Penny (2009). Penny welcome video blog. YouTube. Event occurs at 0:05. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021 . Retrieved 21 December 2018.

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In May 2015 she was placed onto Reserve 'List 6', [1] a category for personnel unable to meet any training commitment in excess of a year; [88] she had "no annual training commitment and received no remuneration" from the Royal Navy during this time. [1] She remained on List 6 until April 2019, at which point she left the Reserve. [1] Appointed honorary commander in April 2019, [89] she was promoted honorary captain RNR on 30 June 2021. [90] Views and activities [ edit ] Splash! appearance [ edit ]Mordaunt voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. She has said in the House of Commons that the Northern Ireland protocol creates unique disadvantages for Northern Ireland. [99] Homeopathy [ edit ] Firefighters in England announce new industrial action". The Guardian. Press Association. 16 February 2016. Archived from the original on 30 December 2015 . Retrieved 6 February 2016.

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Kinchen, Rosie (12 January 2014). "Penny Mordaunt: Get fresh and the mermaid of Westminster will break your arm". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019 . Retrieved 2 May 2019. Dale, Iain (21 July 2019). "Penny Mordaunt interview: Britain's first female defence secretary on her dream job". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 21 July 2019 . Retrieved 22 July 2019.The authors make an extensive effort to define something that is probably undefinable: the British character. They exhibit all they love about Britain and Britishness, and tell the sceptics, cynics and pessimists to shut up. This, too, will resonate with the average Conservative, most of whom have had enough of being told to be ashamed of their country and particularly of its history. However, the authors tease them for an obsession with nostalgia, proved by their apparent affection for It Ain’t Half Hot Mum. Mordaunt has attributed her interest in politics to her experiences whilst working in hospitals and orphanages of Romania while that country was in the aftermath of the 1989 revolution. [20] Mordaunt read philosophy at the University of Reading, graduating in 1995 with upper second class honours. Although her parents had both undertaken further education, Mordaunt was the first member of her family to attend university. [17] Mordaunt was active in student politics and served as president of the Reading University Students' Union. [21] Commercial and professional career [ edit ] An excellent article drawing attention to some serious concerns regarding Mordaunt. She has many of the traits of an opportunist. Those in the Conservative Party pushing Mordaunt as the best candidate are possibly doing so because they haven’t looked more critically at the positive representations of her record and seemingly down-to-earth personality and/or are doing what the Liberal Party in Canada did with Justin Trudeau: choosing style over substance.