Penny Mordaunt's sword-wielding abilities impressed the nation during King Charles's coronation and they could once again be on display – at the opening of an Aldi in North Wales. During recent ...

But it was a former Conservative politician dressed in an elegant teal gown while carrying an 8lb ceremonial sword for more than an hour who truly stole the show. Penny Mordaunt, 52, became the ...

Yep.' And asked if he could take on Ms Mordaunt – the former Tory leadership contender widely praised for her sword-carrying role at last year's Coronation – he said: 'I hope so.' The Liberal ...

Her nearest rival last time round had been Ms Martin, who polled less than half of Ms Mordaunt’s total. But as the night wore on it became clear that even Penny’s big sword – which had won ...