Mel Stride
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor.
Notable Quotes
"Labour's record high taxes and irresponsible spending have weakened the economy."View Story →
"Labour's record high taxes and irresponsible spending have weakened the economy."View Story →
"Thanks to Labour's choices the UK went into the latest energy crisis with the highest inflation in the G7."View Story →
"Borrowing is out of control."View Story →
"The cuts to the Digital ID card budget are not real because the money was never provided in the first place."View Story →
"That is a worrying sign, we need to have a government which is on top of the public finances, not one that is making lots of spending commitments without explaining where the money is going to come from."View Story →
"breathtaking hypocrisy from Burnham."View Story →
"The cost of living didn't become a problem last week, so you have to ask why it has taken Labour so long to enact legislation passed by the previous government."View Story →
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August 19, 2026Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
August 10, 2026Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
August 8, 2026I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
July 22, 2026Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
July 22, 2026VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
July 21, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
June 17, 2026UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
June 12, 2026When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
February 23, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
February 20, 2026