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Penny Mordaunt
Penny Mordaunt is the UK's first female defence secretary.
Penny Mordaunt has just been handed her dream job. This daughter of a former paratrooper has been appointed Britain’s new Defence Secretary following Gavin Williamson’s sacking. She’s the first woman ever to hold the role. A Brexiter, Royal Navy reservist, reality TV contestant and one-time magician’s assistant, some Conservatives apparently see Penny Mordaunt as a potential future leader.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Ben Carter
Last on
Sun 12 May 201917:40
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 May 201919:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 12 May 201905:45BBC Radio 4
- Sun 12 May 201917:40BBC Radio 4
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