About Mel Stride

Mel Stride represents the people who live in Central Devon, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Central Devon

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @meljstride
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (since 4 Nov 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 8 Jul 2024 to 4 Nov 2024)
• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (25 Oct 2022 to 5 Jul 2024)
• Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (23 May 2019 to 24 Jul 2019)
• Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General (12 Jun 2017 to 23 May 2019)
• Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) (18 Jul 2016 to 12 Jun 2017)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (13 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (15 Jul 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• National Insurance Contributions(Rate Ceilings) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Energy Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)