July 5th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, Penny Mordaunt, a well-known politician who was a close contender for the Conservative Party leadership this past summer, has lost her seat in the General Election. This came as a shock to many, as the race in the Portsmouth North constituency had been too close to call all night. Mordaunt, who had been in office since 2010, was a highly anticipated candidate for the Conservative leadership once again, if she were to retain her position as a Member of Parliament.
However, the 51-year-old has been defeated by Labour Party candidate Amanda Martin, who is a mother of three. Mordaunt is now amongst the list of other prominent figures, such as Grant Shapps, who have also lost their seats in this election. It is a tough blow for the Tories, who are waking up to a new reality without some of their key players.
Mordaunt has been a familiar face in the public eye for many years. She started her career as a magician's assistant before venturing into politics in 2010. She quickly gained attention for her support of Brexit and became a prominent figure in the Leave campaign during the 2016 EU referendum. Her most memorable moment, however, was when she carried two heavy swords at King Charles' coronation, dressed in a stunning custom-made teal outfit with a matching cape and headband adorned with gold feather embroidery.
As the Lord President of the Council, Mordaunt had the honor of bearing the Sword of State and presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering to Charles. This was the first time a woman had carried out this duty, and her powerful presence stole the show. She later revealed that she had been preparing by doing press ups and practicing with weighted replicas of the swords.
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