Local MP Meets Future Leaders During Visit to Crediton Sixth Form Monday, 7 April, 2025 CENTRAL DEVON MP, Mel Stride, visited Queen Elizabeth School Sixth Form in Crediton last week to speak to students about politics, democracy, and how young people can get involved in shaping the future of the country. During the visit, Mr Stride spoke to Year 12 and 13 students about their role as future voters and potential leaders, offering insight into life as a Member of Parliament and the... Local News
Families in Devon to be hit by £1,191 of extra costs 7th April 2025 LOCAL MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has warned that families in Devon are in line for dramatic cost increases in the new tax year. It... Local News
Mel Stride highlights urgent need for adult literacy support 28th March 2025 A charity in Okehampton that helps adults overcome literacy challenges welcomed Central Devon MP, Mel Stride, for a visit to discuss the growing need for adult... Local News
Award-winning Dartmoor hotelier tells Central Devon MP about concerns for hospitality sector 21st March 2025 The owner of an award-winning hotel in Dartmoor has expressed his concerns for the hospitality sector following “Labour’s anti-business Budget” – which saw the... Local News
Brewing success: Mel Stride raises a cuppa to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Dartmoor Estate Tea 14th March 2025 Local success story Dartmoor Estate Tea spilled the tea on their remarkable 10-years with Central Devon MP, Mel Stride – who visited the business this week (14... Local News
Central Devon MP says “tax is crippling growth” after visiting award-winning local business 7th March 2025 MP for Central Devon, Mel Stride has said businesses are right to be concerned about the incoming ‘Jobs Tax’. The comments from the Shadow Chancellor come... Local News
Mel Stride supports men’s mental health in Okehampton 24th February 2025 In a continued effort to raise awareness around men’s mental health and provide support for those struggling with mental health issues, Central Devon MP, Mel... Local News
Local MP campaigns against farm tax at Westminster rally 11th February 2025 THE future of family farms was the focus of a major rally in Westminster on Monday, which saw farmer from across the country take to the streets of London in... Local News
Local MP visits thriving independent bookshop 10th February 2025 LOCAL MP, Mel Stride, dropped into The Bookery last week – Crediton’s independent, not for profit bookshop. The Bookery has been community-owned since 2013 and... Local News
Local MP takes part in railway heritage project 23rd January 2025 LOCAL MP, Mel Stride, sat down with Crediton-based Folklore Library & Archive this week to discuss his involvement in the reinstatement of the Dartmoor Line... Local News
