Penny Mordaunt

One of the weapons found in a rucksack on Bethesda Road, Blackpool.

Blackpool has the fourth highest increase in weapons crime nationwide

Sellers along the promenade still stock the original rock which is made in Blackpool.

MP calls on Parliament to help save famous Blackpool rock

Karen Lumley has died aged 59

Former Tory MP dies aged 59

Penny Mordaunt holds the Swords of State at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, London. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Penny Mordaunt praised for sword-carrying coronation role

The search for missing mum of two Nicola Bulley continues

Commons Leader says Nicola Bulley private information disclosure “shocking”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street for his first Prime Minister's Questions

Rishi Sunak's new cabinet: Who got the top jobs in reshuffle

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak speech today: What the new Prime Minister had to say

Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday he would stand to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak UK’s new Prime Minister after winning Tory leadership race

The door to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister, is pictured in central London on October 24, 2022. - British Conservative Rishi Sunak was on Monday poised to become prime minister and the country's first leader of colour, after a dramatic decision by Boris Johnson to abandon an audacious political comeback. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Your views on Tory leadership race

Both Penny Mordaunt and Rishi Suank are vying to be the next leader of the Conservative Party

Conservative leadership race: What happens when contest closes today

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at Gatwick Airport in London, after travelling on a flight from the Caribbean, following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Picture date: Saturday October 22, 2022.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Tory leadership race

Rishi Sunak is currently the favourite to win the leadership contest

Rishi Sunak in the running to become UK’s next prime minister

Boris Johnson (centre) is plotting an extraordinary comeback as prime minister but faces competition from Penny Mordaunt (left) and Rishi Sunak (right)

Boris Johnson returns to UK as Conservative leadership race hots up

Wyre and Preston North MP Ben Wallace says it is important to think about ‘who could win the next election’ for the Conservatives

Wyre and Preston North MP Ben Wallace reveals his choice for next Prime Minister

Who is likely to take over from Liz Truss as prime minister and Conservative Party leader

Who will replace Liz Truss as prime minister?

Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 20, 2022 to announce her resignation. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after 44 days

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak and incumbent Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, are the two favourites to replace Liz Truss.

Andrew Quinn

The alert system will use 4G and 5G mobile operator technology (Photo: Shutterstock)

New text message alert system to be trialled for public emergencies

The Challenegr 2 tank in action (Getty Images)

The British Armed Forces could get rid of its entire tank fleet and focus on cyb...

The furlough scheme will be open for applications on 20 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when furlough payments will be made as government scheme opens for appli...

Babs Murphy

Lancashire business leaders call on Boris Johnson's new top team to 'take immedi...

Ben Wallace MP arriving for a meeting with new PM Boris Johnson

Ben Wallace appointed defence secretary as new PM rings changes

One in five girls and young women are teased or bullied over their periods, with many suffering in silence, according to a study.

20% of girls and young women bullied or teased over periods, poll says

Gavin Williamson has been sacked as secretary of state for defence

Secretary of Defence Gavin Williamson sacked over national security council Huaw...

Blackpool North MP Paul Maynard

Blackpool MP lands a top job