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Mel Stride MP

Mel Stride MP

@MelJStride

Conservative MP for Central Devon and chair of the Treasury Committee

This government is stepping up support for pensioners and the most vulnerable
Economy
By Mel Stride MP
This government is stepping up support for pensioners and the most vulnerable
At the heart of this government’s mission is supporting the most vulnerable in society through the economic challenges we are facing. As Work and Pensions Secretary, guaranteeing that safety net has been my top priority.
The government’s focus must be to bring inflation down
Economy
By Mel Stride MP
The government’s focus must be to bring inflation down
In the 12 months to April, inflation has risen from two to nine per cent, the highest increase on record, with further rises forecast by the Bank of England by the end of the year.
Our economic recovery will require expert guidance and tough decisions
Coronavirus
By Mel Stride MP
Our economic recovery will require expert guidance and tough decisions
We must give our all to our economic recovery – but it will mean making careful but tough decisions and giving a boost to consumer confidence
Climate Assembly UK can take real action to end the UK’s contribution to climate change
Environment
By Mel Stride MP
Climate Assembly UK can take real action to end the UK’s contribution to climate change

The Climate Assembly UK will allow people to discuss how we can benefit in terms of job creation and growth from creating a low-carbon economy

As Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, I will reach across the House and scrutinise Brexit objectively
Economy
By Mel Stride MP
As Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, I will reach across the House and scrutinise Brexit objectively

Writing for PoliticsHome, Mel Stride MP says he has the experience, insight and determination to lead the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) in scrutinising the Government, with an urgent focus on minimising the risks of Brexit.