The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Conservative MP for Central Devon
Mel Stride is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.
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I thank the hon. Lady for her remarks. It is gratifying that she agrees with much of the premise I set out. She recognises the importance of work and that 2.5 million people, or thereabouts, are on long-term sick and disability benefits—we are all equally concerned that the number is growing. She also argues that the work capability assessment, in its current form, is not fit for its...
I share my right hon. Friend’s keenness to see these proposals—whatever may or may not emerge—come forward as soon as possible. They will require a lot of work on IT systems and changes to systems. The providers will have to incorporate the changes that may or not come forward as a result of this consultation. Let me reassure him that, given the benefits there will be to many people who...
I respect the hon. Gentleman; having appeared before the Select Committee, I know how seriously he takes the matters that he has raised. However, I cannot accept being described as bearing down on those who are “on the make and on the take”. If he can find any example of myself or my Ministers making those assertions, I would like to see it. In the absence of that, I hope that he will be...
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Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Mel Stride campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC
Last updated: 18 Sep 2023.
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