Penny Mordaunt

Published: May 11, 2019, 6:15 p.m.

Penny Mordaunt has just been handed her dream job. This daughter of a former paratrooper has been appointed Britain\u2019s new Defence Secretary following Gavin Williamson\u2019s sacking. She\u2019s the first woman ever to hold the role. A Brexiter, Royal Navy reservist, reality TV contestant and one-time magician\u2019s assistant, some Conservatives apparently see Penny Mordaunt as a potential future leader.

Presenter: Mark Coles\nProducer: Ben Carter