Tom Tugendhat

You can’t compare our forces if you include nuclear weapons. But why does this matter? Because when you compare our spending without them, then we’re more like undefended Spain than prepared Polan...

For too long China, Russia and Iran have attempted to divide our people. One clear example is the Iranian government using fake accounts to boost support for Scottish separatism. The currency of ...

East Peckham Primary School maintain their fantastic standard of education to meet a diverse range of needs. Despite difficulties in funding from central government, they've just had a really good ...

Remembering Sir John’s dedication to political service.

There isn’t a snowflake generation – 170,000 expressed an interest in serving our country. We need to be willing to face the obstacles and build the future force that we need now. Preparing our ...

Estonia have never forgotten the threat of Russia against their territory and have invested in defence to protect themselves. I spoke to The Estonian Council on Foreign Relations about the lessons...

It’s Kent Day! A day to celebrate the fantastic people in our county, our schools, businesses, public sector workers, and the wonderful Garden of England we all share. From the ancient Kingdom of...

Edenbridge deserves better. That starts with the Leathermarket. In the former market there are great businesses like Tom Bell’s and Eden Bakes, but the area is tainted by the boarded-up shops we n...

Price controls end up costing you more. They destroy the competition that keeps prices low, and would mean supermarkets cut costs by closing stores - leaving the poorest worst off.

Command capitalism is the illusion of choice with the reality of control. It’s costing us all.

It's National Pub Day - a great day to grab a pint at one of our local bars! Labour’s attack on business has meant costs continue to rise for pubs across Tonbridge, Edenbridge and North Downs vill...

We don’t spend as much as you think we do on defence. Why? Because the Treasury fudges the numbers.

This is exactly why I introduced the National Security Act. It works. The safety of British citizens depends on the Government being more determined in using this legislation.

The results of underfunding, by every government since the Cold War, are in.

This is the defence we have chosen, but it’s far from what we need. I’ve set it out what needs to change - check out the link in my bio to watch the speech or read my article from the Telegraph whi...

The Iran War has exposed something uncomfortable about Britain’s defence. Not just gaps in capability, but a deeper truth about Britain itself. We are legalistic, underprepared, and dangerously con...

Our armed forces are too stretched to deliver what we need. We need to be honest and realise the challenges we face. I’ve set out the reality in a speech to @policyexchange . You can see the video...

Human rights matter. This report shows that some who wrap themselves in the claim that they’re protecting rights are doing no such thing. They’re violating the rights of soldiers and people around ...

Screwfix is a British success story. In Tonbridge, I met Jules, the branch manager and his team, as well as 1 of the 400 apprentices the business has taken on across the country this year, an inve...

British manufacturing means: Jobs for local people Security for vital industries Growth for the whole country New Age Shutters are doing just this. But, Labour’s increased taxes, internati...