Jenni Oliver, a Conservative activist, expressed the urgency of choosing the right leader this time, reflecting on past choices like Liz Truss, which she deemed a mistake. She emphasized, "We need to get it right this time. Members have grown accustomed to these selections but are now aware of selecting the leader of the opposition instead of a prime minister." Her sentiment resonates with local Tory members questioning past wrong turns in leadership.
Robert Jenrick stated, "Our special forces are killing rather than capturing terrorists because our lawyers tell us that if they're caught, the European court [of human rights] will set them free." This controversial claim raises significant questions about the operational decisions made by UK special forces, particularly regarding the influence of human rights laws on military actions. Jenrick invoked Ben Wallace's earlier comments to suggest that the ECHR's impact on military strategy is a serious concern that needs addressing.