Penny Mordaunt plots comeback with warning against Trumpian policies for Britain

Penny Mordaunt is plotting a return to British politics and has issued a warning against adopting populist policies similar to those seen in Donald Trump's America. She expressed concerns that elements within her own Conservative party and the Reform UK party are seeking to emulate Trump's approach, which she believes is incompatible with Britain's established governance and values. Mordaunt highlighted that the UK's "rule book" forged over centuries is designed to prevent concentrated power in one individual and that the nation values fairness, tolerance, and unity, which she feels Trumpian policies undermine. Mordaunt, a former Tory cabinet minister and leadership contender, suggested she is actively looking for an opportunity to return to Parliament, potentially through a by-election, stating she will be prepared for any eventuality. Her comments came during the launch of her new book, co-authored with Chris Lewis, which explores British traditions and offers her perspective on the political philosophy needed t... download the app to read more