Tom Tugendhat
Profile
Tom Tugendhat is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Tonbridge since 2015. A former officer in the British Army who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, he later transitioned into politics, chairing the Foreign Affairs Select Committee from 2017 to 2022. He served as the Minister of State for Security from 2022 to 2024. Known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding China, Tugendhat has twice sought the leadership of the Conservative Party. He remains an active backbencher following his service in the shadow cabinet.
Details
- Born
- 1973-06-27 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Westminster, London, United Kingdom
- Education
- St Paul's School, University of Bristol, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
- Career
- Journalist, British Army officer
