British politician (born 1961)
Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 06
MP helps Okehampton veteran remember lost friends: Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride has planted a cross in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance on behalf of ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/mp-plants-cross-in-garden-of-remembrance-for-okehampton-veteran-970332
The Spectator Oct 03
‘You’re a thrusting young Tory away from home in your best M&S suit. This is the only place in the world in which girls might be interested in hearing you talk ... Show more
Devon Live Sep 19
Fresh analysis of donations to support Devon’s MPs has revealed the scale of financial backing for the county’s Parliamentarians and who bagged the best gifts ... Show more
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-66-named-following-tragic-11097277?
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-66-named-following-tragic-11097277?
Kemi Badenoch wields the axe and sacks shadow chancellor Mel Stride in major reshuffle
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/kemi-badenoch-reshuffle-sacks-mel-stride-shadow-chancellor-b3042125.html
The Spectator Sep 10
Paid articlePaywall Politicians need to learn from Andrew Tate: When Mel Stride put out a YouTube Short last month, it got zero views. That, surely, is worth repeating: zero views ...
spectator.com/article/how-social-media-clippers-are-shaping-politics/
Devon Live Sep 01
Devon MP relishes back bench role after losing job in reshuffle: Former Just Eat chairman replaces Mel Stride
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-mp-relishes-back-bench-11136640
OpinionMel Stride’s website still boasts of bringing in net zero law despite Tory u-turn: Yorkshire Post Letters
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/mel-strides-website-still-boasts-of-bringing-in-net-zero-law-despite-tory-u-turn-yorkshire-post-letters-8844736
Devon Live Aug 04
Devon’s four Conservative MPs confirm they will fight next election: Among the cohort is shadow chancellor, Sir Mel Stride.
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devons-four-conservative-mps-confirm-11092003
Paid articlePaywall Andy Burnham’s property tax will give homeowners anxiety: The shadow chancellor takes a swipe at plans for levies on homeowners that would amount to ‘an unfair ...
thetimes.com/money/tax/article/andy-burnham-property-tax-mel-stride-zn20rgbwx
The Spectator Jul 09
Paid articlePaywall Mel Stride names his Price: The winds of change are blowing through Whitehall. With Andy Burnham on course for No. 10, officials are preparing for a shake up of ...
spectator.com/article/mel-stride-names-his-price/
Devon Live Jul 04
'Serious questions' as brand-new Exeter school building set for demolition: Sir Mel Stride, whose party was in government when the contract was awarded for ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/serious-questions-brand-new-exeter-11039576
Tavistock Times Gazette Jun 18
Central Devon MP describes pony threat as 'total madness': Central Devon MP Mel Stride has raised the alarm over proposals from Natural England which he says ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/environment-news/central-devon-mp-calls-pony-threat-total-madness-918308
Tavistock Times Gazette Jun 12
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Local brewery's ale goes on tap in Parliament: A TASTE of Devon is now being served in one of Westminster’s most iconic watering holes.
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/business/local-brewerys-ale-goes-on-tap-in-parliament-916598
Tavistock Times Gazette Jun 09
Sir Mel Stride re-selected as Conservative candidate for Central Devon: SIR Mel Stride has been overwhelmingly re-selected by members of the Central Devon ...
okehampton-today.co.uk/news/sir-mel-stride-re-selected-as-conservative-candidate-for-central-devon-915396
Tavistock Times Gazette Jun 05
Central Devon MP joins fight against Labour’s holiday tax: THE MP for Central Devon, Sir Mel Stride has once again voiced his opposition to Labour's proposed ...
okehampton-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-joins-fight-against-labours-holiday-tax-914327
Tavistock Times Gazette May 28
OpinionMel Stride | The importance to the Central Devon groups promoting positive mental health
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/mel-stride-the-importance-of-local-organisations-promoting-positive-mental-health-911664
'This government has made a decision to not exploit our resources in the North Sea whilst importing oil from Putin's Russia ... Show more
Tavistock Times Gazette May 04
OpinionCentral Devon MP Mel Stride: Local farmers under pressure : During my recent visit with farmers around Dartmoor, I was reminded again how vital it is that we ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/central-devon-mp-mel-stride-local-farmers-under-pressure-903200
SNP food price cap could lead to 'rationing', says shadow chancellor: Mel Stride said the move would see ‘undersupply’ in supermarkets
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-food-price-cap-could-lead-to-rationing-says-shadow-chancellor-8478002
Tavistock Times Gazette Apr 29
Outdoor wellbeing project planned near Okehampton: A new wellbeing project near Okehampton currently in development aims to get people outdoors ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/outdoor-wellbeing-project-planned-near-okehampton-902264
Tavistock Times Gazette Apr 28
Commoners raise concerns over new land management impact: The South Tawton Commoners Association has expressed worries about the impact of new land management ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/commoners-raise-concerns-over-new-land-management-impact-901465
MPs discuss sector challenges with Harborough engineering firm: Market Harborough MP Neil O’Brien and Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride visited The King Group of ...
harboroughmail.co.uk/your-world/mps-discuss-sector-challenges-with-harborough-engineering-firm-6564856
Tavistock Times Gazette Mar 31
Central Devon MP Mel Stride supports Promise School after fire: Sir Mel Stride, the MP for Central Devon, recently visited Okehampton to show his support for ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-mel-stride-supports-promise-school-after-fire-892730
Tavistock Times Gazette Mar 27
OpinionMel Stride: Keeping Okehampton’s all-weather pitch at the heart of our community: Recently I met representatives of Okehampton Hockey Club and OCRA to discuss ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/mel-stride-keeping-okehamptons-all-weather-pitch-at-the-heart-of-our-community-891663
"On every measure that matters, this Chancellor has left us weak, weak, weak!"
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has criticised Rachel Reeves' ... Show more
Politics latest: Economic impact of Iran war 'may be significant', warns Reeves - as she sets out measures
Politics latest: Economic impact of Iran war 'may be significant', warns Reeves - as she sets out measures
OpinionNet zero drive will help UK reach energy independence - not more North Sea drilling: Yorkshire Post Letters
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/net-zero-drive-will-help-uk-reach-energy-independence-not-more-north-sea-drilling-yorkshire-post-letters-6027594
Tavistock Times Gazette Mar 18
Central Devon MP vows to boost rail resilience in West Country: Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, has said he is committed to finding long-term solutions to ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-vows-to-boost-rail-resilience-in-west-country-888738
Government ‘must not delay’ over Abramovich’s £2.5bn Chelsea funds, Tories say: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has insisted the government “must not delay” against ...
cityam.com/government-must-not-delay-over-abramovichs-2-5bn-chelsea-funds-tories-say/
Tavistock Times Gazette Feb 26
OpinionSir Mel Stride: Strengthening ties in Okehampton and beyond: Recently I met with the Revd Claire Reynolds following her recent appointment as Vicar for ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/sir-mel-stride-strengthening-ties-in-okehampton-and-beyond-882600
Tavistock Times Gazette Feb 18
MP takes A-level Economics lesson: Sir Mel Stride, Conservative MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor, recently visited Exeter College to speak to A-level ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/mp-takes-a-level-economics-lesson-880050
Conservative leader Kemi Kemi Badenoch helps to prepare food during a visit to McDonald's this morning (February 10) 🍔
Tory leader Kemi and Shadow ... Show more
Tavistock Times Gazette Feb 09
MP joins Okehampton Round Table charity awards evening : Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride attended Okehampton District Round Table’s charity awards evening in ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/mp-joins-okehampton-round-table-charity-awards-evening-877264
Tavistock Times Gazette Feb 03
OpinionCentral Devon MP Mel Stride: Unique project for people living with dementia i: Visiting The Filo Project in Sticklepath, near Okehampton recently ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/central-devon-mp-mel-stride-unique-project-for-people-living-with-dementia-in-devon-875607
Tavistock Times Gazette Jan 26
South Tawton pupil wins Sir Mel’s Christmas card contest: Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, visited South Zeal to congratulate Ruairi ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/south-tawton-pupil-wins-sir-mels-christmas-card-contest-873010
Tavistock Times Gazette Jan 21
Jenrick defection: Central Devon MP Mel Stride responds: Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride has responded to attacks levelled at him by defecting Conservative ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/jenrick-defection-central-devon-mp-mel-stride-responds-871019
Tavistock Times Gazette Jan 19
Central Devon MP supports dementia day care organisation: Central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride has lent his support to The Filo Project, a not-for-profit organisation ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-supports-dementia-day-care-organisation-870655
Tavistock Times Gazette Jan 05
South Zeal pub expects 76 per cent increase in business rates: The Oxenham Arms in South Zeal could face a 76 per cent hike in business rates ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/south-zeal-pub-expects-76-per-cent-increase-in-business-rates-866832
Tavistock Times Gazette Dec 27 25
Central Devon MP delighted at children's Christmas card competition: Artistic children from schools in central and west Devon have been praised for their ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/mp-delighted-at-childrens-christmas-card-competition-864957
DWP two-month warning over major payments change: The DWP is sending out letters to claimants
somersetlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-two-month-warning-over-10708055
Tavistock Times Gazette Dec 04 25
Central Devon MP visits RSPCA animal shelter: CENTRAL Devon MP Sir Mel Stride has visited RSPCA Devon Little Valley Animal Shelter on the outskirts of Exeter to ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-visits-rspca-animal-shelter-858175
Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 28 25
OpinionCentral Devon MP Mel Stride: Putting local craft at the heart of our communities: I had the great pleasure of visiting Utopian Brewing in Bow recently ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/central-devon-mp-mel-stride-putting-local-craft-at-the-heart-of-our-communities-856370
Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 27 25
Central Devon MP Mel Stride slams 'benefits budget': Central Devon MP Mel Stride has criticised what he called the ‘Benefits Budget’, arguing that Labour has ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-mel-stride-slams-benefits-budget-855802
The Spectator Nov 23 25
OpinionSunday shows round-up: Mel Stride says ‘mistakes will have been made’ during Covid
spectator.co.uk/article/sunday-shows-round-up-mel-stride-says-mistakes-will-have-been-made-during-covid/
OBR questioned on Reeves’ flip-flopping and forecast changes: Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has written to Richard Hughes, chair of the OBR ...
cityam.com/obr-questioned-on-reeves-flip-flopping-and-forecast-changes/
Tories and Reform spout imaginary numbers as they fight for attention: Back-of-an envelope calculations by Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride and Nigel Farage are nothing ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/18/tories-and-reform-imaginary-numbers-fight-for-attention
Reeves to spend £6bn more on benefits: Ministers will argue the rise, equal to the rate of inflation in September, is important so that the value of benefits is ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/18/reeves-to-spend-6bn-more-on-benefits/
The Spectator Nov 18 25
OpinionKemi: Labour will punish voters for its own mistakes: Today provided an opportunity for Badenoch and her shadow chancellor Mel Stride to reiterate their message.
spectator.co.uk/article/kemi-labour-will-punish-voters-for-its-own-mistakes/
Rachel Reeves set to increase dividend tax in Budget: Chancellor may rake in up to £2bn in move branded ‘another hammer blow’ for investors
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/09/rachel-reeves-increase-dividend-tax-budget/
Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 06 25
Central Devon MP opposes Lloyds Bank's Okehampton branch closure: The MP for Central Devon has written to Lloyds Bank to raise concern over the closure of the ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/central-devon-mp-opposes-lloyds-banks-okehampton-branch-closure-845583
Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 03 25
OpinionMel Stride MP: Let's all keep backing local businesses: Okehampton’s high street is buzzing with community life, thanks to the brilliant drive and resilience of ...
tavistock-today.co.uk/opinion/mel-stride-mp-lets-all-keep-backing-local-businesses-847835
Tavistock Times Gazette Oct 30 25
Devon MP calls on the Chancellor to be sacked: A Devon MP has called on the Prime Minister to sack his Chancellor after she admitted breaking a rental rule.
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/devon-mp-calls-on-the-chancellor-to-be-sacked-846792
Kemi Badenoch smiles from the stump as she heads towards oblivion: The relaxed demeanour of the Tory leader suggests she is just relieved that things aren’t ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/30/kemi-badenoch-smiles-from-the-stump-as-she-heads-towards-oblivion
Paid articlePaywall Tories attack ‘socialist’ Nigel Farage and pledge £47bn in spending cuts: Sir Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, accused Reform UK of ‘marching to the left’ on ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/socialist-nigel-farage-tories-conference-spending-cuts-dlrp8jhvm
Tories say people denied benefits in UK can return to home countries: Mel Stride outlines plans to slash £47bn a year from public spending, including £23bn ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/06/tories-conservatives-benefits-uk-welfare-cuts-public-spending
Golden Economic Rule and tax cuts unveiled during Somerset visit: Mel Stride sets out Conservative economic proposals in visit hosted by Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/golden-economic-rule-tax-cuts-10577112
Paid articlePaywall Conservative party conference live: Members back pact with Reform: Tories gather in Manchester as shadow chancellor sets out policies to support pubs and shops ...
thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/conservative-party-conference-live-tory-latest-news-zwwxdnj9r
The Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride has told the Conservative Party annual conference that his party could still head back to power ... Show more
Conservatives pledge £5,000 tax rebate for young home buyers
bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzv9j78dyo
Paid articlePaywall OpinionThe Government is once again showing its lack of understanding about the countryside with its “build, baby, build” policy - Sarah Todd
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/the-government-is-once-again-showing-its-lack-of-understanding-about-the-countryside-with-its-build-baby-build-policy-sarah-todd-5347697
Kemi Badenoch rides Tory conference high – for now: The Tories have consciously uncoupled from reality
newstatesman.com/uncategorized/2025/10/kemi-badenoch-rides-tory-conference-high-for-now
The Tories are at war with themselves
newstatesman.com/politics/morning-call/2025/10/the-tories-are-at-war-with-themselves
Tory chair defends Jenrick over ‘white face’ comment: Kevin Hollinrake said people were “living parallel lives” after Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick’s ...
politico.eu/article/tory-chair-kevin-hollinrake-defends-robert-jenrick-over-white-face-comment/
Tories to propose £47bn cuts as conference focuses on ‘economic responsibility’: The party is seeking to distance itself from Liz Truss’s ill-fated package of ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/tories-kemi-badenoch-boris-johnson-liz-truss-government-b1251378.html
Tories want to give first-time buyers £5k - it won't touch the sides : The figure sounds high - but when you put it in the context of house prices today ...
inews.co.uk/news/housing/tories-first-time-buyers-5k-will-not-touch-sides-3963258
Tory split as Mel Stride slaps down Robert Jenrick’s ‘no white faces’ remarks: The shadow chancellor’s rebuke breaks ranks with Kemi Badenoch’s response to the ...
politico.eu/article/mel-stride-slap-down-robert-jenrick-no-white-faces-remark/
Mel Stride’s tax rebate for the young is a wealth transfer to pensioners: “Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has pledged to give young people a £5 ...
newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/mel-strides-5k-tax-rebate-for-young-people-is-a-wealth-transfer-to-pensioners
The Spectator Oct 07 25
OpinionMel Stride bewilders me: What is the purpose of Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor? I don’t ask this to be personal I just genuinely don’t know.
spectator.co.uk/article/mel-stride-bewilders-me/
Humiliation upon humiliation for the Melster in front of half-full Tory crowd: At conference where the stench of decay is overpowering, the shadow chancellor’s ...
theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/06/humiliation-for-the-melster-half-full-tory-conference-crowd
"If Reform were in government today... they would be a present danger to this country."
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says he would "never ... Show more
Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives: The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics ...
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Shadow ministers used their speeches at the Conservative conference to attack Nigel Farage and Reform UK for being left wing, angry keyboard warriors ... Show more
Is £47bn of Tory cuts realistic?: Sam and Anne manage about three points from the “10 things you didn’t know about Mel Stride” briefing before getting onto the ...
politico.eu/podcast/politics-at-sam-and-annes/is-47bn-of-tory-cuts-realistic/
Tories commit to £47bn savings package to ‘restore public finances’: Tory officials believe that savings across Whitehall will total £8bn while the axe will ...
cityam.com/tories-commit-to-47bn-spending-cuts-to-restore-public-finances/
Devon Live Oct 04 25
Rachel Reeves and Nigel Farage 'both dangerous for UK economy' says Devon MP: Labour and Nigel Farage pose equivalent threats to Britain's economic security ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/rachel-reeves-nigel-farage-both-10549948
'They peddled fantasy economics'
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride explains how the Tories will deal with the threat of Reform ... Show more
Electoral Dysfunction
Electoral Dysfunction
Welfare Bill has been ‘rushed and botched’ says Conservative MP: We speak to Mel Stride, the Conservative Shadow Chancellor. Before the election he was Work and ...
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Key FactsStarmer Faces Turmoil Over Welfare Bill Concessions
Jul 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- The government withdrew planned cuts to personal independence payments (PIPs) shortly before a Commons vote to appease Labour rebels.
- A delayed review by Welfare Minister Stephen Timms means a new three-tier system will be implemented in 2026, raising concerns among MPs.
- Whip efforts focused on the 2024 intake of MPs, causing frustration among longer-serving Labour members and straining party discipline.
- The U-turn has significantly weakened Starmer and forced the chancellor to identify nearly £5 billion in budget cuts this year.
It is clear we failed to take people with us.— A Downing Street aide reflecting on the difficulties during the negotiations.
PM defends leadership amid growing welfare rebellion: More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.
bbc.com/news/articles/cr792ej27y3o
PMQs review: Angela Rayner cannot stop Labour’s welfare crisis: Another week with Angela Rayner in the spotlight at PMQs – and another minefield of intense ...
newstatesman.com/politics/the-staggers/2025/06/pmqs-review-angela-rayner-cannot-stop-labours-welfare-crisis
The Spectator Jun 25 25
OpinionWhy did Big Ange find PMQs hard?: The main thrust of Ange’s answers was: ‘Yeah but no but the Tories’.
spectator.co.uk/article/keir-starmer-is-geopolitical-anti-viagra/
“She presented herself as the Iron Chancellor, but what we have seen is the tin foil Chancellor.”
Conservative MP and Shadow Chancellor to the Exchequer Mel ... Show more
