Tom Tugendhat Announces Run for Conservative Party Leadership

Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party. The party, which recently lost to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, will name its new leader on Nov. 2. Tugendhat aims to restore trust and secure the future of Britain.

Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat announced on Wednesday his bid to become the leader of the Conservative Party, aiming to reinvigorate the party following its recent loss to Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

The Conservative Party's leadership race will narrow down to four candidates for presentations at the upcoming party conference, eventually reducing to two finalists. Members will then cast their votes for the new leader, with the decision expected by Nov. 2.

In an article for the Telegraph, Tugendhat wrote, "The Conservative Party can win the next election. Trust me. I will make it happen." He emphasized the party's need to regain public trust and secure the nation's future for coming generations.

Tugendhat's candidacy follows the declaration by former British foreign minister James Cleverly, who also intends to run for party leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)