Politics latest news:Penny Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak

Penny Mordaunt fuels claims she's bidding to replace Rishi Sunak. Leader of the House of Commons revealed how she has made more than 70 visits to Conservative associations since Mr Sunak became Prime Minister. She has been accused of being interested in replacing him as PM.

Penny Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak. Portsmouth MP says she is focussed on doing her current job and called speculation "nonsense" Portsmouth MP calls speculation 'nonsense' and says she will not challenge Sunak in the next year. Portsmouth's MP says speculation is about her job and is focused on the job.

Penny Mordaunt fails to praise Rishi Sunak amid leadership speculation. She was challenged to confirm her support for the Prime Minister amid speculation about a plot to oust him. She failed to praise Sunak on Thursday when challenged to support him on Thursday. There has been speculation that a plot is being hatched to oust the PM.

Penny Mordaunt fails to praise Rishi Sunak amid leadership speculation. She was challenged to confirm her support for the Prime Minister amid speculation about a plot to oust him. She failed to praise Sunak on Thursday when challenged to support him on Thursday. There has been speculation that a plot is being hatched to oust the PM.

Penny Mordaunt has built £26,000 war chest since Rishi Sunak became PM. MP has been at centre of recent speculation over Tory leadership. MP is at centre-of-recent speculation over the party's future. Mordaunt is a former MP for the London Borough of Westminster.