Justice secretary in talks with judges to pardon all victims of Post Office scandal

Tories: Wage rises could keep interest rates higher

Mel Stride says he is concerned about “pretty high wage increases" across the public sector which he believes could mean interest rates remain “higher for longer”. The shadow work and pensions secretary says he is not “overly concerned” about figures released by the ONS which show a rise of inflation to 2.2% for July. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tory leadership candidate condemns Farage comments

Conservative leadership candidate Mel Stride condemns “deeply irresponsible” comments made by Nigel Farage after the stabbing of three girls in Southport. The Reform UK leader posted messages on social media that seemed to question information provided by police over the suspect. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mel Stride enters Conservatives leadership race

Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership. Mr Stride, the MP for Central Devon, said he believed he was the right person to “unite the party”. The former work and pensions secretary retained his seat by just 61 votes at the General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Mel Stride admits considering Tory leadership bid

Former cabinet minister Mel Stride admits he is considering a Conservative Party leadership bid, saying “I haven’t decided yet, a number of colleagues have approached me”. The shadow work and pensions secretary is viewed as a safe pair of hands within the party and was frequently sent out to tour broadcast studios to defend Rishi Sunak's leadership during the party’s unsuccessful general election campaign. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour heading for landslide victory, says Mel Stride

Mel Stride admitted he is expecting a “landslide” victory from Labour, just one day before the general election. The work and pensions secretary said it is "absolutely vital" that there is an opposition in parliament "strong enough to challenge that government through time." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn