Penny Mordaunt puts Portsmouth at heart of new campaign video in bid to become prime minister

She published it yesterday evening under the slogan #PM4PM.

The city of Portsmouth is mentioned throughout, and has been credited by Ms Mordaunt for shaping her life and political career.

She said: ‘I’ve lived in Portsmouth all my life.

‘It’s a military city with a proud history. It’s patriotic, passionate about football, it likes a pie and a pint, and frankly, so do I.

‘Portsmouth has taught me a lot. As a child, I watched the Falklands task force sail from Portsmouth Harbour. It taught me my country stands up to bullies.’

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The next round of voting for the Conservative Party leadership is this afternoon.

Ms Mordaunt said she would cut the cost of fuel if she became prime minister.

In the video, she added: ‘My community has always helped me, it was natural that I wanted to help it in return.’