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The quote warns against making disagreements worse by strengthening divisions within a political party, Parliament, or the wider country. It suggests that unity should be protected instead of encouraging factionalism.
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Originally said in English.
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About Penny Mordaunt
British politician
Dame Penelope Mary Mordaunt is a British politician and Conservative Party member, known for serving in senior government roles and representing Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. Born in 1973, she was Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons from 2022 until 2024. Mordaunt became widely known in national politics through her ministerial work and her bid for the Conservative leadership in 2022, which she lost to Liz Truss. She remained MP for Portsmouth North until the 2024 general election, when she lost the seat to Labour’s Amanda Martin.
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