Sir Mel Stride

The Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride is the Conservative MP for Central Devon, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Mel Stride, including posts and roles held.

UK Parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed following a review in 2023. For more information read this insight from the House of Commons Library: ‘Boundary review 2023: Which seats will change in the UK?’

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Previous

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Representations

Government posts

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
25 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Commons
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
23 May 2019 - 24 July 2019
Commons
Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
HM Treasury
12 June 2017 - 23 May 2019
Commons
Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)
HM Household
18 July 2016 - 12 June 2017
Commons
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
13 May 2015 - 17 July 2016
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
15 July 2014 - 30 March 2015
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
8 July 2024 - 4 November 2024
Commons

Committee memberships