Mel Stride

Mel Stride

politician United Kingdom

Mel Stride is the shadow chancellor of the UK, serving as a key figure in the opposition party's economic strategy. He recently criticized the government's handling of inflation, attributing the rising costs to tax hikes and inflation-driven pay increases, which he believes are impacting family finances.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
233,723
Power
9,296$
Sentiment
3.83
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 6 3.83 0.31% +10% 67,886,011 233,723 $2,700,000 9,296$
Totals 6 67,886,011 233,723 $2,700,000 9,296$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, said Reeves celebrating a 0.1 percentage point growth upgrade 'shows how desperate she has become'. 4

The Guardian: IMF warns tariffs and geopolitical tensions threaten markets and global growth | International Monetary Fund (IMF)

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jenrick said shadow chancellor Mel Stride had 'oversaw the explosion of the welfare bill' and 'blocked the reforms needed' when he was the work and pensions secretary. 3

BBC: Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK after being sacked by Tories

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mel Stride commented on the implications of lower interest rates for families and the economy. 5

BBC: Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK's financial regulator to investigate 'possible market abuse'. 6

BBC: Call for probe into 'possible market abuse' in Budget run-up

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, commented on the need for reform of the independent watchdog following the budget leak. 5

The Guardian: OBR chair ‘mortified’ by budget leak as ex-cybersecurity chief called in to investigate | Office for Budget Responsibility

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, called the early publication of the OBR's assessment 'outrageous'. 3

The Guardian: Budget 2025: key points at a glance | Budget 2025