Mel Stride

Tories: 0.3% shrink in economy is deeply disappointing

The shadow chancellor says it is "deeply disappointing" that the economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. Mel Stride adds, "this is a budget that's spiralling ever-upwards and..

Stride: Reeves will return with ‘yet more taxes'

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride called Rachel Reeves’ plans a “spend-now, tax-later review”, warning she’ll return in autumn with “yet more taxes”. He said the review is “not worth the..

Mel Stride says Conservative party 'has changed'

Mel Stride has said the Conservative Party has changed in a speech delivered on Thursday. The shadow chancellor admitted the 2022 mini-budget "was a mistake". "The Conservative Party is needed now more..

Mel Stride admits mini-budget was 'a mistake'

Mel Stride admitted the mini-budget was "a mistake". The shadow chancellor made the remarks ahead of a speech he is set to deliver on Thursday. Mr Stride also warned the Labour Party is "not fiscally..

Conservatives react to ‘pretty shocking’ inflation figures

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes April’s rise in inflation to 3.5% as “pretty shocking” and says they are “down to government choices”, citing public sector pay rises and increases..

Stride: UK ‘far from out of the woods’ despite growth

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride welcomed the UK’s 0.7% growth but warned it’s "no time to pop champagne corks." He pointed to signs of a slowdown in March and rising pressures on businesses from..

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by..