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Britain's new Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt is seen outside of Downing Street in London. REUTERS
Britain's new Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt is seen outside of Downing Street in London. REUTERS
Penny Mordaunt: Britain’s new defence secretary with navy experience
Mordaunt, taking over after Gavin Williamson was sacked on Wednesday, is the first woman appointed to the position