Robert Jenrick's baseless claims that British soldiers are killing rather than capturing terrorists because of the ECHR should end his leadership hopes, according to a former soldier.

James Cleverly delivers considered, but occasionally funny speech in which party faithful are urged to be more ‘optimistic’

Robert Jenrick is closing in on Kemi Badenoch in the race to become the next Tory leader, a new poll has indicated. Six weeks ago, YouGov put Ms Badenoch 15 points ahead of Mr Jenrick, with party members backing the former business secretary by 48 per cent compared to Mr Jenrick’s 33 per cent if the two went head-to-head in the final round.