The battle for the future of the Conservative Party officially began on Wednesday, with the opening of nominations in the contest following the Tories' worst General Election result.
Mr Tugendhat talked up his experience as former security minister and in the armed forces as he launched his bid, telling GB News he has a "track record of delivery" for the British people.
He said he was willing to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and denied that his change of tone on the matter was political opportunism.
"No, I've been very, very clear I am prepared to make any decision that will keep the British people safe," he said.
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