Penny Mordaunt had to step up security after stalker jumped barrier at her office, court hears

11 November 2025 Vanshika

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Former MP and leader of the House of Commons tells court ‘situation took its toll on me’The former Conservative MP and leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt, was forced to increase security at her home and office after she was targeted by a stalker, a jury has heard.Mordaunt sobbed in court as she described how the alleged attentions of Edward Brandt, 60, which included bombarding her with emails and calls and jumping a security barrier at her office, left her feeling vulnerable and drained. Continue reading…

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