The Tom Tugendhat interview: Islam, the Conservative party and human rights | The Daily T

Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we’re calling The Daily T(ory). Seen as one of the more left-wing candidates in the race, shadow security minister Tom Tugendhat is known for his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan and being hawkish on Russia and China. He talks to Tim Stanley and Gordon Rayner about his changed position on the ECHR, what caused the riots…and why he serves Earl Grey tea as a default. #politics #tory #election Read and listen to more here: #source=refresh