Cabinet tensions over defence spending have surfaced as Penny Mordaunt warned Britain’s national interests are at risk unless the Royal Navy keeps pace with nations such as Russia and China.

Penny Mordaunt carries sword ahead of King Charles ... The 51-year-old has been a Royal Navy reservist since 2009, completed officer training in 2013, and gained honorary commission in 2019.

Penny Mordaunt told the Conservatives they had ... Democracy is never wrong.” The Royal Navy reservist had a strong personal following in the city, but was unable to counter the growing ...

Penny Mordaunt came under immediate attack over the PM’s decision, which she said was "completely wrong". Ms Mordaunt, a Navy reservist, said it was right that Mr Sunak apologised to veterans ...

Penny Mordaunt was warned by Downing Street not to ... A Normandy veteran and the former head of the Royal Navy were among those who condemned Mr Sunak for leaving D-Day commemorations early ...

Penny Mordaunt is under pressure to secure enough support to go head-to-head with frontrunner Rishi Sunak in the race to become the UK's next prime minister, after Boris Johnson withdrew.