Mel Stride

Mel Stride, the Tory shadow chancellor, pledges tax cuts and 'responsible radicalism' as the party positions itself in contrast to Labour under probable new leader Andy Burnham.

Mel Stride criticizes Reform UK as 'toxic' and 'economic fantasists'. He explains Kemi Badenoch's stance against a Tory deal with Nigel Farage.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves rebuked a foul-mouthed heckler during a broadcast interview, earning unexpected support from Conservative politicians including Mel Stride. Nigel Farage expressed sympathy for the heckler, saying he would buy him a drink.

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride suggests abolishing stamp duty to improve the housing market. Stamp duty is believed to be hindering the market. The proposal aims to ease the current situation.

The UK is considering joining the EU's €90bn loan scheme for Ukraine, which would allow British firms to access funded contracts. The move is backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but has been met with criticism from some politicians. The decision may also lead to the UK paying up to £1bn a year for better access to the single market.

The article criticizes Labour's economic policies, claiming they have led to Britain's economic decline by increasing taxes and public spending. It suggests that these policies are causing the country to lag behind economically.