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
5 wks
Reach
248,727
Power
9,893$
Sentiment
4.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 5 4.60 0.24% +50% 67,886,011 248,727 $2,700,000 9,893$
Totals 5 67,886,011 248,727 $2,700,000 9,893$
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Recent Mentions

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

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In a letter to the Treasury's most senior civil servant, shadow chancellor Mel Stride said: 'Either ministers have approved the widespread briefing of confidential information surrounding the Budget, or serious unauthorised leaks have occurred within your department.' 5

BBC: Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economy

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride criticized the government for inflation being above target every month since Labour's last Budget. 4

BBC: UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said the prime minister and chancellor were 'in office but not in power'. 4

BBC: UK growth in third quarter slows after big fall in car production

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mel Stride, the Conservative shadow chancellor of the Exchequer, criticized the government’s handling of employment. 4

BBC: UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the 'emergency' speech confirmed 'the fears of households and businesses - that tax rises are coming.' 5

BBC: Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the IMF assessment made for 'grim reading'. 3

BBC: UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7