Treasury Committee Chair Mel Stride welcomes energy bill support from Chancellor Friday, 27 May, 2022 Mel Stride MP, who chairs the influential House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, has welcomed action from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to help households with rising energy bills. On Wednesday, Rishi Sunak announced a £15 billion package of support, including a new, one-off £650 payment to more than 8 million low-income households on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and legacy... Local News
'Shop Local' and help protect local jobs urges MP in Crediton 26th May 2022 Several businesses in Crediton High Street received a visit from their local MP. Central Devon MP Mel Stride asked about footfall and was encouraged to hear... Local News
New Crediton health hub 'a fantastic facility for its 16,000 patients' says MP 25th May 2022 Redlands Primary Care in Crediton has welcomed a visit from the town’s Member of Parliament. The purpose-built GP surgery and health hub opened in October. Mel... Local News
Foster Care Fortnight highlights need to find more children a safe and loving home - Mel Stride MP 24th May 2022 Mel Stride MP has issued an appeal alongside the Fostering Foundation for people who might be willing to foster a child. The most recent available statistics... Local News
Tackling loneliness in Central Devon - Mel Stride MP Column 23rd May 2022 Last week was National Mental Health Awareness Week – an annual event organised by the Mental Health Foundation that shines a light on different aspects of our... Articles
Gilead Foundations welcomes MP during Mental Health Awareness Week 22nd May 2022 Gilead Foundations Women’s Centre in Jacobstowe hosted a special visit from Central Devon MP Mel Stride on Friday (13/05/22) during National Mental Health... Local News
MP joins West Devon councillors in show of support for Ukraine 21st May 2022 Mel Stride MP joined several West Devon Borough Councillors in Whiddon Down recently for a wide-ranging meeting that included the war in Ukraine and the rising... Local News
Mel presses Chancellor to retain Bank of England's independence 20th May 2022 Mel Stride MP, who chairs the influential House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, spoke passionately in the House of Commons this week about the need for... Speeches in Parliament
Healthcare in Central Devon 17th May 2022 Photo: Mel with Secretary of State for Health Sajid Javid. Healthcare in Central Devon One of my missions as an MP has been to preserve and improve local... Articles
MP in Okehampton to promote hourly Dartmoor Line service to Exeter 15th May 2022 Mel Stride MP visited Okehampton this week to promote the launch of the hourly Dartmoor Line service to Exeter via Crediton. Having helped to lead the campaign... Local News