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.

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.