UK Election: Major Tory defeats as Mordaunt, Shapps and others lose seats

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published July 05, 2024 Published July 05, 2024

Mordaunt Loses Seat

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Shapps' Brief Tenure Ends

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Chalk Ousted

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Keegan Defeated

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Buckland's Loss

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