£870 boost for local pensioners: Mel Stride MP Column 23rd November 2022 As Secretary of State for Work and Pensions I have taken the decision, in consultation with the Chancellor, to fully uprate the state pension by inflation. This... Articles
MP seeks local volunteers to support Ilsington Village Hall and Shop 22nd November 2022 Mel visited Ilsington Village Hall and Shop recently to lend his support to members of the community who are working to keep them open. Parish Clerk Carol... Local News
“Shop Local” message from Ashburton Chamber of Trade and MP 21st November 2022 Shopping locally in the run up to Christmas will be key in supporting many businesses given the pressures of increasing energy costs. This is the message from... Local News
Local Remembrance - Mel Stride MP Column 18th November 2022 On Sunday I attended the Remembrance Service in Ashburton and laid a wreath on behalf of my constituents at the town’s war memorial. I alternate between... Articles
Autumn Statement 2022 17th November 2022 The full details of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, delivered on 17th November 2022 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn... Westminster News
8,500 local families receive £324 cost of living payment 17th November 2022 Seven million payments of £324 have been made to low-income families through the government’s cost of living support in the past week, including to 8,500 local... Local News
Mel joins local councillor in anti-bullying message on Odd Socks Day 14th November 2022 Mel Stride MP has joined Chagford Borough Councillor Nicky Heyworth in raising awareness for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 which begins with Odd Socks Day today. Last... Local News
Busy Locally - Mel Stride MP Column 11th November 2022 It has been another very busy week, both in Central Devon and up in Westminster. As the war in Ukraine continues, I caught up with Tanya Larsen, co-founder of... Articles
MP lobbies for funding for Paradiso dream in Bovey Tracey 7th November 2022 Bovey Tracey Paradiso, a new community arts and entertainment centre located at the top end of Fore Street, opened its doors to local MP Mel Stride recently... Local News
