Mel Stride3 days agoPM defends leadership amid growing welfare rebellionMore than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill. 3 days agoPolitics13 Jun 2025Watch: Mel Stride pushed to say sorry for Liz Truss's mini-budgetWatch: Mel Stride pushed to say sorry for Liz Truss's mini-budget13 Jun 2025Politics29 Apr 2025Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar taxThe tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.29 Apr 2025UK25 Apr 2025Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikesThe British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.25 Apr 2025Politics10 Sep 2024Mel Stride out as four left in Tory leadership contestThe Conservative leadership contest has been whittled down to four candidates in a vote of Tory MPs.10 Sep 2024Politics26 Jul 2024Stride announces Conservative leadership bidThe former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person to join the race to replace Rishi Sunak. 26 Jul 2024Politics22 Jul 2024Mel Stride considering Tory leadership bidThe ex-minister and close ally of Rishi Sunak says "a number of colleagues" have suggested he should run.22 Jul 2024Politics5 Jul 2024Mel Stride calls for new Conservative leaderCentral Devon MP Mel Stride said the general election result was a "clear message" from the public.5 Jul 2024Devon5 Jul 2024Liz Truss and Rees-Mogg among big-name Tory lossesThe former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.5 Jul 2024Politics...
