Penny Mordaunt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Penny Mordaunt. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Penny Mordaunt is a former British Conservative politician who served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (2022-2024). She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. Mordaunt unsuccessfully ran for Conservative party leadership twice in 2022, losing to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. In the 2024 general election, she lost her seat to Labour's Amanda Martin.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Election as MP for Portsmouth North

In 2010, Penny Mordaunt was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North.

2010: Elected to the House of Commons

In 2010, Penny Mordaunt was elected to the House of Commons at the general election.

2010: Won Seat in Portsmouth North

In 2010, Penny Mordaunt won the seat for Portsmouth North with an 8.6% swing from Labour.

November 2014: Speech of the Year Award

In November 2014, Penny Mordaunt received the Speech of the Year award at The Spectator magazine's Parliamentarian of the Year Awards.

May 2015: Appointed Minister of State for the Armed Forces

In May 2015, Penny Mordaunt was appointed Minister of State for the Armed Forces, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

2015: Promoted to Minister of State for the Armed Forces

Following the 2015 general election, David Cameron promoted Penny Mordaunt to Minister of State for the Armed Forces, making her the first woman to hold the post.

2015: Re-elected as MP for Portsmouth North

In 2015, Penny Mordaunt was re-elected as the MP for Portsmouth North with an increased majority.

2017: Re-elected as MP for Portsmouth North

In 2017, Penny Mordaunt was re-elected as the MP for Portsmouth North with a decreased majority.

May 2019: Appointed Secretary of State for Defence

In May 2019, Penny Mordaunt was appointed Secretary of State for Defence, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

2019: Increased Majority in General Election

In 2019, Penny Mordaunt increased her majority in the general election, winning 61.4% of the vote.

May 2023: Coronation of Charles III and Camilla

In May 2023, Penny Mordaunt participated in the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, presenting the Jewelled Sword of Offering as Lord President of the Privy Council, becoming the first woman to do so. She wore a custom teal cape dress and headpiece embroidered with golden ferns. Her performance and outfit became viral online, receiving praise. She attributed her strength to navy training and disclosed taking painkillers before the ceremony.