Tory Leadership Race Intensifies with Bold Pledges and Sharp Divisions
Candidates clash over immigration policies and the European Convention on Human Rights as first ballot approaches.
Overview
- Tom Tugendhat emphasizes a 'Conservative revolution' and vows to restore integrity in politics.
- Robert Jenrick argues for leaving the ECHR to address illegal immigration, facing criticism from rivals.
- Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly dismiss Jenrick's stance as offering 'easy answers' and 'soundbites'.
- Candidates aim to win back voters from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK with strong immigration policies.
- The field will be narrowed to four candidates before further rounds of voting determine the final two.