Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross to support Tom Tugendhat in Conservative leadership competition
A north MP is endorsing Tom Tugendhat to become leader of the Conservative Party.
Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross - elected in July 4’s General Election - is endorsing the Shadow Security Minister.
In her endorsement, Cross said: “He has taken the time to attend multiple Scottish Conservative Conferences, and meet local associations and members.
“He is someone who cherishes the union and wants all its nations to succeed.”
Tom Tugendhat, who was a soldier for 10 years, was the Security Minister from September 2022 to July 2024.
Cross accused SNP of failing to deliver on crime, education and energy security, but said her party’s ability to hold the SNP to account was being undermined in Westminster.
Cross said: “Tugendhat recognises that the Conservative Party, across the whole of the UK, had been undermined by infighting and factionalism in Westminster, which led to a failure to deliver and a breakdown in trust with the public.”
On Harriet Cross’ support, party leader hopeful MP Tom Tugendhat said: “It is great to have the support of my friend Harriet.
“Canvassing with her on the doorsteps, I know she will be a great champion for Gordon and Buchan and Scotland in Westminster.
“I am thrilled to have her support. Unionism is indivisible from Conservatism and I promise to always fight for the people of Scotland and the Union.”
The Conservative party leadership ballots are closed on October 31 2024, with the new leader expected to be announced on November 2.
