Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat MP met party members on the Isle of Wight as part of his tour of local associations across the UK last week.
Joined by Joe Robertson, the MP for Isle of Wight East, Tugendhat pledged to local members and activists that he will unite the Party, regain the trust of the British people, and win the next General Election.
Speaking to party members in Bembridge, Tugendhat argued that despite significant achievements, including education reform and the introduction of Universal Credit, the Conservative Party lost the General Election because it failed to deliver what it promised, including on tax and immigration.
He made it clear that this leadership election is about choice. A choice between drawing a line under the infighting and broken promises of the past and a future focused on uniting the Party, rebuilding it around core Conservative values and being ready to take the fight to Labour and win in five years’ time.
As the next Leader, Tom pledged to win back the British people’s trust by focusing on delivery and rebuilding the Party around traditional conservative principles, which he has always fought for, including when he voted against Covid vaccine passports and did not support the National Insurance rise.
He also spoke about his record of delivery whilst commanding troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in Parliament.
He was one of the first MPs to warn about the threat of Russia and China.
And as Security Minister, he was responsible for the National Security Act, which resulted in Britain arresting and charging more Russian and Chinese spies in his time as Minister than in the previous decade.
Tugendhat also thanked members and activists for their dedication during the last election and the many years that preceded it.
Recognising their hard work, he promised to put members back at the heart of the Party and outlined why he believes their voices should be not only heard, but protected.
Shadow Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat said:
“I am delighted to be joining you here on the Isle of Wight - these next few months are critical for the Conservative Party.
"We need to have an honest conversation about the future of our party and how we rebuild from the ground up.
"The choice ahead of us is clear: we must draw a line under the infighting and broken promises, and unite the Conservative Party so that we can win in five years’ time.
"As Leader of the Conservative Party, I will unite our party, rebuild trust with the British people, and win in five years’ time."
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