The candidate channels Harry Potter wisdom as he answers trust question during Channel 4 hustings
Conservative Party leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat drew attention during Channel 4’s leadership debate by quoting Albus Dumbledore, the wise wizard from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. When asked by an audience member, “Why should the public trust you?” Tugendhat, 49, responded with Dumbledore’s famous words: “It’s easy to stand up to your enemies – it’s sometimes harder to stand up to your friends.”
The quote quickly went viral, with “Dumbledore” trending on Twitter as viewers took note of the former military officer’s creative response. The moment added a touch of pop culture to the debate as Tugendhat sought to stand out among the five candidates vying for the leadership.