Mel Stride

‘A Bit Rich’: Laura Kuenssberg Slams Tories For Criticising Labour Over ‘Market Wobble’

David Bale4 months ago05 mins

BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg said it was a “bit rich” for the Conservatives to criticise Labour over their economic woes this morning. The pound has dropped in value and government borrowing costs have sky-rocketed over the last week. While Labour has insisted financial stability will return, the Tories have been quick to condemn Labour over it….

Liz Truss Left ‘Deep And Painful Scar’ On Conservative Party’s Reputation, Mel Stride Says

David Bale5 months ago04 mins

Liz Truss and her mini-Budget left a “very deep and painful scar” on the Conservative Party, Mel Stride said. The shadow Tory chancellor, who did not serve in the Truss government, made the admission during a lunch with Westminster journalists. Asked by reporters if the Tories needed to publicly distance themselves from the mini-Budget by…