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Latest news on Tom Tugendhat MP, Conservative politician and Shadow Security Minister, former leadership candidate, covering his policies on defence, China, migration and ECHR stance.
Tom Tugendhat, born in 1973, is a prominent Conservative Party politician who has served as the MP for Tonbridge (previously Tonbridge and Malling) since 2015. A former Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tugendhat has emerged as a significant voice on security, foreign policy, and defence matters.
Following the Conservative Party's defeat in the 2024 general election, Tugendhat serves as Shadow Minister for Security in Rishi Sunak's shadow cabinet. He recently ran in the 2024 Conservative leadership contest but was eliminated in the third round with 20 votes. His campaign notably faced criticism when his team had to change their slogan after it was discovered to spell out an unfortunate acronym.
Known for his strong stance on China and national security, Tugendhat has been banned from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau due to his criticism of Chinese policies. As Security Minister (2022-2024), he commissioned investigations into TikTok's potential security risks and took unprecedented steps in meeting with Taiwanese officials. He has also been vocal about increasing defence spending to 3% of GDP and implementing a 100,000 annual net migration cap.
Coming from a distinguished legal family - his father Sir Michael Tugendhat was a High Court judge and his uncle is Lord Tugendhat - he brings a unique perspective to British politics. His background includes education at St Paul's School and the University of Bristol, followed by a Master's in Islamic studies from Cambridge. His military service and subsequent political career have been marked by a focus on foreign affairs and security matters.
Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive coverage of Tugendhat's political activities, policy positions, and public statements, drawing from reliable sources across British media. From his views on the European Court of Human Rights to his stance on defence spending and China relations, stay informed about one of the Conservative Party's most prominent security experts and potential future leaders.