Pinned Post: Mel presses Chancellor to retain Bank of England's independence Friday, 20 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 the Bank of England to retain its independence. Having quizzed the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey on Monday over rising inflation and the cost of living, the MP then defended the Bank in the House of Commons on Tuesday... Speeches in Parliament
Central Devon MP Mel Stride sanctioned by Russia over support for Ukraine 10th May 2022 Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, has been personally sanctioned by Russia over his staunch support for Ukraine since it was invaded on 24th February. Mr Stride... Local News
Helping Ukrainian Refugees settle in Devon - Mel Stride MP Column 6th May 2022 The tally of Ukrainian refugee visa applications I have assisted with has now reached 100. Applications (quite rightly) cannot be expedited simply on an MP’s... Articles
Ashburton Chamber of Trade chair updates local MP on exciting new future 5th May 2022 Ashburton Chamber of Trade Chair Nigel Ward has sat down with the town’s Member of Parliament to brief him on exciting new plans for the Chamber. The pair met... Local News
Mel Stride MP in Silverton to support vital work of Devon Ukrainian Association 3rd May 2022 Helping more Ukrainian families settle here in Devon was top of the agenda when Central Devon MP Mel Stride made a recent visit to Silverton to meet with Tanya... Local News
Extra £14m for bus services in Devon and 4,000 zero-emission fleet on schedule 28th April 2022 Mel Stride MP has welcomed £14.1 million of new funding for Devon to deliver vital improvements and level up local bus networks. The funding is part of £1.2... Local News
Tackling Waste Crime in Central Devon - Mel Stride MP column 26th April 2022 When we think of crime our first thoughts are probably of assaults, burglaries, or drug dealing. But in recent years one serious crime we might wrongly dismiss... Articles
‘Use them or lose them’ – MP issues plea in Lustleigh to support rural post offices 24th April 2022 Mel Stride MP has issued an appeal to his constituents to support rural post office branches – the last remaining amenity for many small communities. Mr Stride... Local News
Tightening Sanctions on Russia - Mel stride MP column 21st April 2022 I have recently chaired a Parliamentary inquiry into the unprecedented economic sanctions levied against Russia. The Prime Minister has been right to insist... Articles
Mel Stride MP urges take up of half price rail tickets 19th April 2022 One million train tickets went on sale across the UK today (19/04/22), with their prices slashed by up to 50% to help families with the cost of living. Through... Local News
