Responding to the news of Penny Mordaunt's appointment as the new Secretary of State for International Development, Simon Richards, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association, said:

"Whilst I was sad to see Priti Patel leave the cabinet, I am delighted that Penny Mordaunt has replaced her.

"She is bright, forthright, and a committed Brexiteer. I am sure she will do an excellent job at DfID, and wholeheartedly welcome this excellent appointment." 

ENDS