Mel Stride
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.
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Kemi Badenoch and Mel Stride are on a visit in London.
Mandelson quits Labour as Epstein documents reveal he urged bank to ‘threaten’ Labour chancellor over banker tax – UK politics live | Politics
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor criticizing the government's economic management.
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures showUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, said Reeves celebrating a 0.1 percentage point growth upgrade 'shows how desperate she has become'.
IMF warns tariffs and geopolitical tensions threaten markets and global growth | International Monetary Fund (IMF)United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Mel Stride was criticized by Robert Jenrick for overseeing the explosion of the welfare bill.
Barbs and a betrayal as Jenrick joins Reform after Badenoch gives him boot | Robert JenrickUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
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.
Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK after being sacked by ToriesUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor who commented on the economic growth figures.
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Mel Stride commented on the implications of lower interest rates for families and the economy.
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has called for the UK's financial regulator to investigate 'possible market abuse'.
Call for probe into 'possible market abuse' in Budget run-upUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, commented on the need for reform of the independent watchdog following the budget leak.
OBR chair ‘mortified’ by budget leak as ex-cybersecurity chief called in to investigate | Office for Budget ResponsibilityUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, called the early publication of the OBR's assessment 'outrageous'.
Budget 2025: key points at a glance | Budget 2025United Kingdom· 2025-11-27
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.'
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride criticized the government for inflation being above target every month since Labour's last Budget.
UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to OctoberUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said the prime minister and chancellor were 'in office but not in power'.
UK growth in third quarter slows after big fall in car productionUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Mel Stride, the Conservative shadow chancellor of the Exchequer, criticized the government’s handling of employment.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakensUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the 'emergency' speech confirmed 'the fears of households and businesses - that tax rises are coming.'
Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax risesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Mel Stride's popularity is noted to be lower than that of Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick.
Tory patience wears thin as Badenoch’s critics count down to May elections | ConservativesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-02
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said the IMF assessment made for 'grim reading'.
UK forecast to be second-fastest growing economy in G7United Kingdom· 2025-10-14
The shadow chancellor Mel Stride will announce proposals for a 'first-job bonus' that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account.
Buyers could save hundreds in new house buying shakeupUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-05
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said any economic growth is welcome but the government is distracted from the problems the country is facing.
UK economy saw zero growth in JulyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-12Mel Stride described the latest market movements as another economic disaster from Rachel Reeves.
UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on ReevesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said the news on inflation was 'deeply worrying for families'.
Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in JulyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride accused her of 'economic vandalism'.
UK economic growth slows but beats forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor who criticized Rachel Reeves for spending money the government doesn't have.
Government borrowing increase adds to pressure on ReevesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride said: 'Thanks to Labour's reckless choices the economy actually shrank in May.'
Rachel Reeves disappointed after economy shrinksUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Mel Stride criticized Labour’s U-turns, claiming they created a 'ticking tax timebomb' for the economy.
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel Reeves | Economic growth (GDP)United Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride called the latest inflation figures 'deeply worrying for families'.
Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs growUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-18
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said weak UK growth was down to Reeves's economic choices.
UK economy shrank in April as tax rises and US tariffs kicked inUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-12
Mel Stride is expected to go beyond any comments made by the Tory leader to accept that Truss’s fiscal plans badly dented the reputation of the party.
Tories will ‘never again’ put economy at risk like Liz Truss did, Mel Stride to say | ConservativesUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
Conservative Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride also expressed that the police should decide how to inform about offenders' profiles.
Amokfahrt von Liverpool: Polizei informiert sehr rasch
Switzerland· 2025-05-27
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said it was 'a bit premature to be popping the champagne corks'.
Rachel Reeves says UK economy 'beginning to turn a corner'United Kingdom· 2025-05-15
