MP for Central Devon
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Sir Mel Stride is a Conservative MP for Central Devon, first elected in 2010. He currently serves as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (since 4 November 2024) after previously holding the government role of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2022–2024) and serving in a range of Treasury and parliamentary posts. He has a long parliamentary career with roles across economic and public service portfolios.
Stride shows very high party loyalty (100%) and a 76% voting attendance. He has four rebel votes against his party. His overall positioning places him in the centrist to centre-right range (55/100).
Has eight declared financial interests: four entries for donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP, one for gifts/hospitality from UK sources, one miscellaneous entry, one shareholding and one entry for visits outside the UK.
Generated 21 February 2026
18 positions
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Since Nov 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations
Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Liaison Committee (Commons)
May 2020 - Oct 2022
Treasury Committee
Jan 2020 - Oct 2022
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted against universal credit
has generally voted for immigration controls
has generally voted against bus services regulation
has generally voted against vat changes
has voted a mixture of ways on asylum system
has generally voted against transgender rights
has voted a mixture of ways on trade union powers
has generally voted against nhs funding
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading