Mel Stride knocked out of Tory leadership race

Stride: Starmer should have acted earlier on Tulip Siddiq

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "should have acted earlier" to ensure Tulip Siddiq left the government over an anti-corruption investigation into her wider family in Bangladesh. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stride: Govt shouldn't pop champagne over inflation dip

The shadow chancellor says the Treasury "should not be popping champagne corks" over the unexpected dip in inflation to 2.5% in December. Mel Stride adds the government has "killed growth stone dead" after inheriting an economy that was "much better than they make out". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stride: Siddiq must go over corruption allegations

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has called for Prime Minister Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, arguing it is “impossible” for her to continue as anti-corruption minister while facing allegations linked to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. Stride said, “If you’re in a Ministerial position, you have to be in a position to actually conduct the responsibilities for which you’re responsible, and I just don’t think in her case that that is any longer possible.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK Economy contracts for second month amid Tory criticism

The UK economy shrank for a second consecutive month in October, marking the first back-to-back decline since the pandemic. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticised the government, claiming it inherited a fast-growing economy but is now "talking down" the UK, causing higher taxes, inflation, and unemployment. Stride warned businesses are "sounding the alarm" due to the government's "doom and gloom" economic narrative. 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: Israel ceasefire is 'very encouraging'

The Shadow Chancellor has described the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as "very encouraging" and "very good news." He emphasised the need for the release of hostages in Gaza, which Mel Stride stated should now be a key priority. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives ‘anxious’ over remaining Israeli hostages

Conservative shadow minister Richard Holden says it is “fantastic news” to see British-Israeli national Emily Damari released from captivity in Gaza, but adds that there is “a lot of anxiety there” for the families of the remaining hostages. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn