Demonstrator ambushes Penny Mordaunt on stage during aid abuse speech

The development secretary was dramatically interrupted while addressing delegates at a conference on sexual abuse in the aid sector when Alexia Pepper De Caires, a charity whistleblower and former Save the Children employee, strode on to the stage
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[@trevorburch3421]

Yet again, I hear and see Penny Mordaunt my neighbouring MP and government minister showing compassion and empathy not often seen in politics. Thank you Ms Mordaunt 👏👏

[@pauldaniels7543]

You naive fool , read my comment

[@pbtraveler694]

Wow, I've never seen anyone handle such a situation with such grace. Kudos to Penny Mordaunt, and it's a shame that De Caires had to take an accusatory, personal tone and didn't bother to thank Penny for her willingness to listen AT LENGTH and her grace.

[@giobrumas]

This felt utopic. I've never seen people that are so eloquent and polite while discussing something so tragic. I'm impressed by these two.

[@nicholasforman1195]

Penny has handled a difficult and agresssive interjection brilliantly well which desrved all the applause it got.

[@martinstubbs7974]

I'm a staunch Labour supporter but I have to say she handled that with great dignity and professionalism.

[@doodleesq]

I bele8ve the Tories shot themselves in the foot by not appointing her.

[@martinstubbs7974]

@@doodleesq yes absolutely!!

[@darrynmurphy4764]

@@doodleesq As someone who detests the Tories I'm relieved that she didn't win, given she was by far the strongest candidate

[@doodleesq]

@@darrynmurphy4764 you and me both.

[@marianocarlinivisintainer8024]

Human dignity has not political party!!!

[@Guide504]

That's how mature civil protest should work.

[@theSPUK901]

Why. It was admirably done, but why would other forms of civil protest be considered therefore immature? Some people have the ability to speak articulately in a stressful situation, most others can’t so you won’t see something like this so often

[@paid14]

What, done at Tory speaking events?

[@Guide504]

​@@theSPUK901the vast majority of us can walk, speak and communicate, what a terribly condescending and outright erroneous assumption.

[@themasteryourdaddy.6307]

Very well handled ....., she listened. And didn't remove her, but listened.

[@wayneoconnor4422]

Impressive response Penny and Well Done for keeping your cool under the circumstances. Rude of the intruder and not even having the decency to thank Penny for at least hearing her out and then giving her an assuring reply to be inclusive in moving forward.

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

The most professional stage invasion interaction in history

[@rugbyjames3718]

Perfect for a prime minister

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

PM4PM, Rugby James!

[@jackmcnally9237]

All Clear balls pre prepared!

[@aabracadavra]

It's so perfect it gave me a brain massage. Never seen such an honest, collected and mature interaction between a politician and a demonstrator.

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

@@aabracadavra PM4PM, Abra Kebabra

[@evilronin7857]

Truly intelligent people speak slowly and think about every sentence that leaves their mouths, without having to back track every other sentence, stark difference between Johnson's style, bluff and bluster and Mordaunt's cool calm and collected approach, Impressive to say the least.

[@gerrardlee8879]

kwai daeng

[@LordWalsallian]

Penny Mordaunt is just pure class. She should have been PM.

[@hsserry5289]

Moreso Ladyship title! 😊

[@andrewburman9469]

To have a stranger approach you under these circumstances must have been unnerving to say the least. I think Penny handled it brilliantly. Hats off to the protester aswell.

[@deborahneale7048]

Don't you have anything to say about what the demonstrator said?

[@andrewburman9469]

@@deborahneale7048 I was commenting on the situation. Regardless of any political agenda.

[@Elvis-guy1973]

​@@andrewburman9469You sound as if you have a problem with strangers. Talk to a lot of new people do you?😂😂

[@laxeystu8096]

Where was the security? She could have been doing anything

[@alanhillier1033]

Can’t believe she’s not in the final 2 for PM🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joemcgarry6915]

Still say Penny Mordaunt should be Prime Minister. She's cool when she needs to be and definitely nobody's fool. Well done our Penny.

[@usamaadnan6463]

The amount of control and brilliance and elegance with the way she dealt with it amazing

[@theomnipotent9198]

how on earth did she manage to get on stage and stay for a conversation for this long?? Shouldn't there be security???

[@abhaymanas391]

She handled the situation with unbelievable calmness and maturity

[@jackwhitehurst4545]

She handled that EXTREMELY professionally 👏

[@AlexAlexon3897]

No, she handled it ineptly. Sycophant.

[@jackwhitehurst4545]

@@AlexAlexon3897 nope She handled it EXTREMELY professionally 👍 also thanks for replying to my year old comment 😂😂😂

[@seandrew7837]

@@AlexAlexon3897 have you soiled your underwear, little girlie?

[@cyrus2728]

Retoric is an art0

[@davidz3879]

Why did the security staff allow that?

[@theokr89]

Oh wow... that was really well handled. Not sure many of our politicians (in any party) could have done that 🤯

[@grimacemcdonald1]

Boris would have joked and made fun then humiliated the demonstrator

[@renawade6383]

Both women represented themselves with class!!!

[@joeyfitz9]

Walking on stage uninvited is a gross violation of the speaker's personal space and is extremely and inappropriate. Especially when one considers the potential dangers a public figure is facing every time they address or stand before a crowd.

[@TheGamerThing]

A rare sight😂

[@johannpaoloclarchaves2751]

@@joeyfitz9 that is true. Another truth: the situation with the non-profits (as I understand the conference to be about) is also grave. It has come to a point that a person who used to be a volunteer in similar programs felt the need to walk up uninvited notwithstanding the risk that come with doing it.

[@askeladd6115]

@@TheGamerThing no it’s not

[@FadGadget1]

We’re was the security? Shocking state of affairs and the organisers should be ashamed of themselves.

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

Wow..what a class act..thats what happens when you have genuine integrity

[@abuladula]

At least she allowed the lady to speak.

[@John-z3w7m]

Penny Mourdaunt should be Prime Minister

[@ledeyabaklykova]

She also famously has the initials for the post.

[@williamlovelady7217]

Unbelievable the way she handled that.

[@stephenholder7395]

Excellent - from both individuals. Really impressed with Penny’s response and handling of the very stressful situation.

[@lalalandKing]

I think she was so grateful she wasn't attacked she listened

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

You Brits are crazy, in America our security teams would just shoot the protestor. She can't can't attack anyone if there's a bullet in her chest

[@vladvlog9677]

Nevertheless this was a massive security breach, which could’ve ended badly. This type of open to and fro has it’s social rules, this one being a violation of personal space - ironic it being a woman, justifying this in the name of personal abuse. Penny was visibly shaken and mustered up her resolve to deal with her. This should never happen again.

[@aabracadavra]

This is perfection. I think I forgot to blink while observing and listening to their exchange because they completely drawn my focus in, which is very rare since I have ADD. Being used to seeing the the old face of politics, where gray men throw ad hominem attacks left and right, rarely actually having an interest in listening when being spoken to and constantly interrupting, I must say this was a breath of fresh air. Brilliant.

[@jimweights8908]

This comment is ageist and misandrist - shameful

[@aabracadavra]

@@jimweights8908 Facts don't care about your feelings.

[@mikeno8192]

Abra Cadabra: You didn’t state any facts? Lol. You just made an ageist and misandrist comment based on your irrational emotions. You should grow up girly. This here if you thought it was eloquent and professional - shows your limitation

[@jimweights8908]

@@aabracadavra it is a fact your comment is misandrist hate speech

[@melvynplantmusic]

Why was a stranger allowed on stage up close and personnel ..could have gone really bad.

[@surality]

🎭

[@chips1889]

Was it a set up?

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

@@surality I think it was a setup.

[@connor4475]

@@nig3ldoug1as63 oh whatever lol. Bet you think we never went to the moon either you melt.

[@devon896]

Security was to the right off camera.

[@tomatoes3]

Handled so well, can't imagine most Labour MP's doing that.

[@kieranwhite6647]

Hats off to Penny, she handled this brilliantly

[@bullrider9617]

Penny is smart indeed and knows how to handle a situation !!

[@mmaman6931]

This is a weird ambush

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Start of newest Vivid minidoco.

[@rodneycooperLMSCoach]

Yes, since I started studying Penny Mordaunt 6 weeks ago I believe her to be honest and straight and ladylike in the old sense of the word and this clip demonstrates that. She turned round a very difficult situation and gained respect for that. I cannot see any of the present MP's able to do that.

[@garyjohnson4778]

Oh really?. She claims to hold the rank of captain in the RN, when in fact her highest rank was only ever acting sub lieutenant. The captaincy was an honorary rank granted to her when she was briefly Secretary for Defence. Yeah, as honest as the day is long. Give me a break, she is just another self interested lying Tory.

[@mattyhew5121]

Preach

[@davepike7546]

Perv

[@magnusbuckus3266]

Honest? Ask her about vetos and Turkey

[@nicheman3612]

As well as her shame-faced lying about the Turkey veto, she's also added a new one about the NHS not using the "top 180" innovations. It's scary how comfortable these Tories are with blatant lies in public.

[@themusic2189]

I really hope she’s the next pm. That was absolute professionalism.

[@dariusdoodoo]

Sadly, she’s disqualified by her trans views. It’s a shame because she could have been well suited.

[@tobeytransport2802]

@@dariusdoodoo she isn’t disqualified. She could well be elected.

[@dariusdoodoo]

@@tobeytransport2802 Indeed, she could well be. My point is that her views on trans issues, means she is not qualified for the role. She seems to have other suitable qualities. However, it’s dishonest to say that trans women are women. Honesty is surely the most important quality in a PM.

[@dariusdoodoo]

@@SvetlanaRakhim The candidates views definitely are a major factor on the democratic process. The Party members who ultimately vote will decide who is the best candidate precisely based on the candidates views as well as values, skills, etc. Some members will think her other qualities outweigh the gender stuff. Others won’t. For me, my point about honesty is paramount.

[@imemine6494]

.. ha ha ha.. she wont even tell you what a women is.. oh yes and she is very close friends with Bill Gates.. still voting for her???

[@damiankimmins3880]

I would struggle to name someone who would handle that as humbly as that. Truly impressive!

[@enigmaaoe3503]

PM4PENNY

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

VSauce? Tom Scott? Rupert Grint? I can think of a few people who would've handed the situation better.

[@martinwebb1681]

@@enigmaaoe3503 ... No, not happening is it ... 😂

[@enigmaaoe3503]

@@martinwebb1681 Nope, complete sitch up, knew it would be lol

[@Carrzy1]

She did well to remember what she wanted to say when she put herself on the spot like that. Well done.

[@flobadee]

Handled with such grace and generosity. She'll be a fantastic pm I think. A class act for sure👍

[@1inchPunchBowl]

She can lie like one most certainly.

[@DFandV]

There is a saying in French. Don't be fascinated by the form (In how she speaks) But focus on the content (In what she stands for) and that's when you see she is no different than the other candidates.

[@cantcontrol12]

This is so British

[@FlabbyTitmuss]

Haha. Exactly what I thought. No fan of Morduant but she handled it well.

[@contentomnivore]

Lol *Right?!* The most polite and mannerly protester ambush and reaction I've ever seen!

[@betsyrocks]

If it was America she'd have been body slammed, choked, tazed and charged with terrorism.

[@stupidhuman1603]

Well seeing as this happened in England and both people are English, thats a really good observation. Did your calculator come in handy when you were working it out? SMH...

[@cantcontrol12]

@@stupidhuman1603 I'm guessing you're not aware of self deprecating humour. Quite a British trait 🙄

[@hennagal7360]

Respect to Penny - well handled

[@johnkeedwell5549]

Handled brilliantly with dignity, listening and doing something about it. The protester was also eloquent and used words to get her message across, and had a platform to speak because of that. Highest respect to both. PM4PM

[@willdavis3332]

Wow! Penny handled that so well.

[@AdrianPG63]

What an intelligent articulate response to a stage invasion .. Next PM for me ....

[@AdrianPG63]

@killwill83 yes it was ...a typical. British stage invasion ...apologies and courtesy all round !

[@JayUnarmed]

Wow, people can actually talk civil and be civil. Good job to both women on stage, well handled and inspiration for the rest of the world.

[@stevenwilkinson7355]

Extremely well handled

[@justinbabu9630]

That was a class act by Penny. Well done.

[@debcash4006]

I think Penny handled it well, all voices should be heard.

[@mrlad4685]

Deb Cash she had not other option. 😊

[@margaretcundall2653]

Yes but if it had been anyone else but if it had been anyone else but a libturd they,d have been dragged off the stage and arrested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OggyGTA]

@@Dan.Dawson she should

[@joeyfitz9]

​@@mrlad4685 She could have called for security to remove the demonstrator from the stage. It would have escalated the situation but in the interest of personal safety and in light of the fact the demonstrator could have been armed; perhaps Ms Mordaunt should have. She didn't and I think that shows enormous courage on her part.

[@franniebob7269]

Well done Penny - the best way to treat these extremists, with dignity and respect.

[@AdamBirty]

What could have been..! Now we're stuck with Sunak or Truss... I despair...

[@jamesfleming6469]

Well done Penny a PM in waiting 👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnc3403]

WOW. I'm not entirely sure what that, or what she is about but she handled that extremely well. calm, collected and absolutely won that moment. Penny Maurdent whoever you are, I hope you go far.

[@Rayblondie]

I think Penny handled the interruption very wisely. There are few who could have handled it as she did.

[@AlexAlexon3897]

OBN.

[@derekmab7734]

Really? do you believe the Tories. Do you not learn lessons about the harm they have caused? Breaking international law, covering for Boris lies, covering for corrupt tory MPs, lying about Brexit and the list is endless, allowing tax evasion by greedy rich and increasing taxes for the working people. You people seem to easily forget and fall for yet another Tory trap.

[@nig3ldoug1as63]

OBN.

[@alexharrington6459]

Which means she won't be chosen.

[@Richardtv1968]

Credits to Penny Mordaunt hndling this with grace , but what about the courage of that clearly concerned and involved woman on this matter?

[@stevegregson4357]

Penny you dealt with that absolutely fantastic

[@jacobbryant1357]

Most British protest I’ve seen in years. I love it.

[@BulletProofBrain]

Penny absolutely nailed it!

[@artychap8817]

She dealt with that really well

[@johnjamesflashman6856]

What a Lady, she listened and responded in style.

[@bonzy6807]

This was highly dangerous on the behalf of the security staff she shouldn’t have been on the stage and even though she appeared passive they had no clue that she may not have had a weapon

[@seebarry4068]

You wouldn’t want ordinary people just having conversations now would you.

[@AlexAlexon3897]

Bonzy: She did have a weapon - a better and more principled mind than that of Penny Mordaunt.

[@st20332]

@@AlexAlexon3897 "better" by who's definition? Yours?

[@andrewburman9469]

@@seebarry4068 You can't be that thick surely.

[@jerryoshea3116]

These things have to be approached &done in a appropriate way...It sets a precedent for each&anyone to just stroll on to a Stage&the person might have a dangerous intent(obviously this wasn't the case) But Security has to be a Priority and carried out diligently!

[@studdruppo]

I was waiting for security to drag her off stage.

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

Me too

[@karldilkington8802]

I think she was expecting to be taken off as well just stood there very awkwardly 😂

[@studdruppo]

I have no idea what they're talking about but I thought the issue was handled very well.

[@ronf1352]

She shpuld have been removed.

[@davidgould9431]

My (probably completely wrong) theory is that it was scripted. It was a great opportunity for PM to give the time-honoured "I didn't know about that" answer to a question about a terrible decision they were complicit in.

[@mikelikesbikes1832]

The most British stage invasion ever

[@paulcolville5972]

Yes, probably queued patiently first to get on the stage😁

[@williamlovelady7217]

It looks like Liz Truss could be the next PM rather than this eloquent lady. Help.

[@tuberjr]

Penny is a class act.

[@gardengnome2409]

Superb.

[@crispyduck1706]

Penny is class and is a credit to her party - with people like her in charge we have hope

[@charlesflouvat1829]

Ha ha ha

[@nichotto]

Crikey you’re easily gaslit

[@brianjones9345]

@@charlesflouvat1829 Does the truth amuse you or is that the limit of your vocabulary?

[@cryptoloader7223]

Lol do you still believe that 😂😂😂😂

[@crispyduck1706]

@@cryptoloader7223 yes muppet

[@j04370859]

Where the heck were the security? That could've been a wacko trying to hurt her of worse.

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

She does seem to have the knack of keeping cool. I hope it's not just for now!!

[@davidb6526]

Penny is the business

[@technoandmemes5916]

So eloquently and calmly spoken, and respectfully listened to by the secretary. Imagine this happening in Trump’s America?? Makes me feel proud to be British!

[@ratusbagus]

She'd have had to climb Biden's fence and armed military gauntlet to get to Kamala.... I doubt that a subsequent platform would have been on offer from the deplatformers.

[@jfritz9703]

A master class in the circumstances and a special woman indeed, PM here she comes (I hope)

[@cathalmaher5489]

This is the most British ambush I've ever witnessed.

[@bobdawkins7473]

Demonstrator clearly insane, but Penny has the patience and dignity of a Goddess.

[@martinduggan4077]

Well said lady u said it all so respectfully

[@plasticjock1090]

Amazing! Worth watching..

[@TheRooftops]

Wow well done Penny Maurdent

[@martinhartecfc]

As she's a Tory, I'm sure I will be strongly opposed to many of her ideas for this country (when she makes clear what they are); but at least (assuming she wins) we seem to finally be getting an intelligent, professional, decent and compassionate person as the next PM. That was genuinely impressive.

[@sahelnana]

Can one be all those genuine, not a pretender yet a Tory?

[@1inchPunchBowl]

Words words words. Time will tell, or have you still not learnt that lesson yet?

[@facts9538]

@@1inchPunchBowl Some times its better to go with the lesser of (in this case) 6 evils. On this video alone she handled that very well. boris would have stuttered his way to getting the lady of the stage asap. in my opinion id rather Penny over ther rest second liz truss. this country is doomed if shunak wins.

[@terryboland3816]

@@sahelnana Yes. When people grow up they realise it's possible for someone to have different views to themself but still be a decent person.

[@amex5056]

She really did well in this situation. Could be next Tory leader ..

[@KrisMcphee95]

Hope so!!!

[@jacobitejake]

Absolute class, that's how face the music, 10/10

[@Michael-gu9pw]

That was impressive. I am happy to have her as my prime minister.

[@rickkybobby8118]

Someone paid to access your data and push this vid to the top of your recommended

[@martinwebb1681]

Michael ... Unlucky ... 😂

[@benhawkes2752]

Penny is a fantastic MP, she stood there and listened to all she had to say.

[@leemills5118]

Well handled Penny. A PM in the waiting.

[@ginamaria2530]

Penny handled this really well.

[@Jane_Snow_]

Why didn't security yank the demonstrator off the stage? She could have had a weapon or been violent. Outrageous.

[@terencehennegan1439]

2 strong dignified women being respectful in making their points. She handled the ambush with great dignity. Admirable.

[@billwellington4339]

Penny handled this situation brilliantly....however...the female protester could have..at least..thanked Penny for allowing her an opportunity to speak. But...more importantly...where was the security?

[@zaftra]

she did, just before she walked away, but clearly she was expecting a scene.

[@johnneyfox5445]

What a brilliant response what a professional give her the PM s job She’s got my vote

[@p3riheli0n88]

this aged well

[@LuzdoSol00]

OMG! I did like her before, and now even more. I am not a Conservative, but here is a candidate is vote for in our next general election. Penny handled that so well!

[@dlamb2840]

Penny is a class act without question. She handled this stage grab with class, style and let’s be honest bravery. She didn’t know what that woman might do!, No to brexit though Penn. XXX

[@nichotto]

She really really isn’t, it’s all about herself and her ambitions.

[@englanduk6131]

@D lamb..... We've already voted for Brexit!.... Penny is a Brexiteer and that's what could gain her the leadership, we will not accept any remoaner!!!

[@vivo-audio]

@@englanduk6131 Still using the phrase 'remoaner', when in reality it's you, the Brexiteer who does most of the complaining - because let's face it, Brexit isn't done, is it. It's just the shambles that you were warned about by those of us who actually care about the economy of this nation.

[@ramseysounds2086]

@@vivo-audio its done and you’re a remoaner so look forwards not back

[@davepike7546]

@@ramseysounds2086 I'm looking forward to undoing the damage in the future, when our children take us back into the single market, repair the damage to our economy and prevent the Tories from flogging off more of Britain to their cronies and donors and keep the Union intact.

[@powderbeast5598]

Conviction & passion ! 👏

[@PJSScotty]

Amazing, great post from the Guardian, Penny is a class act.

[@martinwebb1681]

But still didn't make the final two ... 🤣

[@amc6508]

Penny is gorgeous!

[@barrygratton3270]

Don't think I've ever seen a Tory handle something that well. She makes Boris look like a 2 year old. Why hasn't she been in charge all along.

[@flashtheoriginal]

A brilliant PM in waiting. Confident, experienced, electable, steely, determined, the capacity to lead and inspire. We could be about to get serious. A Brexiteer who avoids the extreme and talks sense with an inclusive style. Nothing wrong with believing in your country and wanting sovereignty - it doesnt make you a xenophobe. We are a new country now. This classy woman can ensure we do better. Because we must. For everyone who pays their taxes and every citizen that requires support

[@nicheman3612]

Non-establishment 😂

[@paul12345william]

Well said.

[@bernardwilson]

Very well handled I am so impressed.

[@jonhughes2346]

I hope all security staff are sacked for this an utter disgrace really

[@mrmervinjminky1536]

Seems like a set-up 🤷🏼

[@thecovidprisoner]

Very professionally calmly dealt with , understanding and compassion. Next pm ??

[@iriswoodhead6132]

Penny is class itself