The Independent: Penny Mordaunt was defeated as Rishi Sunak wins first Tory leadership ballot – by 88 votes to 67 – but is the candidate with momentum behind her, as the race hots up.

The little-known former defence secretary is the new favourite to be the next Tory leader and prime minister, after a stunning surge in support among party MPs and members that left her rivals floundering.

Mrs Mordaunt leapfrogged Liz Truss into second place, ahead of a second ballot on Wednesday, and is also the overwhelming choice of the Tory grassroots who will pick the next leader, according to a bombshell poll.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-tory-leadership-mordaunt-b2122412.html

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