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Mel Stride

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Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Devon. Happily married and proud father of three daughters.

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What is Rachel Reeves on about here? She claims the OBR are forecasting that debt will fall on her watch - and that this never happened under the Conservatives. This is just factually wrong. Surely the person in charge of the finances should know this? Explanation below 👇(1/5)

What is Rachel Reeves on about here? She claims the OBR are forecasting that debt will fall on her watch - and that this never happened under the Conservatives. This is just factually wrong. Surely the person in charge of the finances should know this? Explanation below 👇(1/5)

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When businesses fail, they go bust. When Rachel Reeves' policies fail, she just borrows more. That's what happens when you put people in charge of the economy who have never actually run a business.

When businesses fail, they go bust. When Rachel Reeves' policies fail, she just borrows more. That's what happens when you put people in charge of the economy who have never actually run a business.

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BREAKING: Labour have just voted down the Conservatives attempt to finally put a STOP to the Family Farm Tax. Starmer and Reeves' Family Farm Tax puts food security, rural jobs and generations of hard work at risk. A future Conservative government would abolish the Family Farm Tax - no ifs, no buts.

BREAKING: Labour have just voted down the Conservatives attempt to finally put a STOP to the Family Farm Tax. Starmer and Reeves' Family Farm Tax puts food security, rural jobs and generations of hard work at risk. A future Conservative government would abolish the Family Farm Tax - no ifs, no buts.

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James Reed, CEO of recruitment powerhouse Reed, explains why Labour's Jobs Tax is so damaging. Taxing work means lower salaries, fewer jobs, more offshoring of jobs and more redundancies. Plus higher prices, higher interest rates and lower growth.

James Reed, CEO of recruitment powerhouse Reed, explains why Labour's Jobs Tax is so damaging. Taxing work means lower salaries, fewer jobs, more offshoring of jobs and more redundancies. Plus higher prices, higher interest rates and lower growth.

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If Rachel Reeves breaks her promise and puts up taxes again, she’s got to go.

If Rachel Reeves breaks her promise and puts up taxes again, she’s got to go.

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One million young people are now out of education, employment or training. Labour’s Jobs Tax has destroyed opportunities for younger workers. This is the Conservatives plan to reward work, back aspiration and give young people a fair chance to succeed 👇🏻

One million young people are now out of education, employment or training. Labour’s Jobs Tax has destroyed opportunities for younger workers. This is the Conservatives plan to reward work, back aspiration and give young people a fair chance to succeed 👇🏻

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By lifting the two child benefit cap, Rachel Reeves has just given those on benefits a pay rise.

By lifting the two child benefit cap, Rachel Reeves has just given those on benefits a pay rise.

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This government’s easing of oil sanctions on Russia is supporting Putin’s ability to wage war on Ukraine. Disgraceful.

This government’s easing of oil sanctions on Russia is supporting Putin’s ability to wage war on Ukraine. Disgraceful.

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🎄🎅 BREAKING: Santa’s sleigh cleared for entry to UK airspace

🎄🎅 BREAKING: Santa’s sleigh cleared for entry to UK airspace

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Not drilling the North Sea - when Norway is doing exactly that - is absolute lunacy. It’s costing jobs, it’s costing tax revenues, it’s making the economy weaker and it’s damaging our energy security. We MUST Scrap Net Zero dogma. Drill the North Sea. Axe the Fuel Tax Hike. Put Britain first 🇬🇧

Not drilling the North Sea - when Norway is doing exactly that - is absolute lunacy. It’s costing jobs, it’s costing tax revenues, it’s making the economy weaker and it’s damaging our energy security. We MUST Scrap Net Zero dogma. Drill the North Sea. Axe the Fuel Tax Hike. Put Britain first 🇬🇧

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Net Zero dogma is weakening our economy and our national security. Unlock North Sea energy, boost tax revenue, strengthen our economy and security. Energy security is national security. A future Conservatives government will drill the North Sea. Put Britain first 🇬🇧

Net Zero dogma is weakening our economy and our national security. Unlock North Sea energy, boost tax revenue, strengthen our economy and security. Energy security is national security. A future Conservatives government will drill the North Sea. Put Britain first 🇬🇧

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We now know the truth. Rachel Reeves spent the months leading up to the Budget claiming she would need to make difficult choices because of a downgrade in the economic forecasts that was not of her making. She even let it be known she was considering raising income tax rates. But as I pointed out in my letter to the Office for Budget Responsibility last week, Labour’s story did not add up. It was all a smokescreen. Labour knew all along that they did not need to raise taxes and break their promises. It was an active choice to do so, to fund a huge increase in welfare spending. The OBR have now made that very clear. It appears the country was deliberately misled to try to explain away Labour’s decision to spend billions more on welfare. Not only did the Chancellor let it be known that the OBR were forecasting lower productivity - forecasts which are meant to remain confidential until the Budget - but she failed to mention the fact that other changes to their forecasts “more than offset” the impact, in the OBR’s own words. As I raised in the House of Commons yesterday, and in my letter to the OBR, the briefings, the leaks and the Chancellor’s infamous ‘Cheerios’ press conference in Downing Street were totally unacceptable. I will also be following up my exchange of letters with the Treasury Permanent Secretary about the leaks and briefings. Some people may even have faced higher mortgage rates thanks to the impact on markets from Labour’s chaotic briefings. Rachel Reeves wanted us to believe she had no choice but to raise taxes on working people. But she did. She chose to raise taxes and break her manifesto so she could spend more on benefits. That’s the reality.

We now know the truth. Rachel Reeves spent the months leading up to the Budget claiming she would need to make difficult choices because of a downgrade in the economic forecasts that was not of her making. She even let it be known she was considering raising income tax rates. But as I pointed out in my letter to the Office for Budget Responsibility last week, Labour’s story did not add up. It was all a smokescreen. Labour knew all along that they did not need to raise taxes and break their promises. It was an active choice to do so, to fund a huge increase in welfare spending. The OBR have now made that very clear. It appears the country was deliberately misled to try to explain away Labour’s decision to spend billions more on welfare. Not only did the Chancellor let it be known that the OBR were forecasting lower productivity - forecasts which are meant to remain confidential until the Budget - but she failed to mention the fact that other changes to their forecasts “more than offset” the impact, in the OBR’s own words. As I raised in the House of Commons yesterday, and in my letter to the OBR, the briefings, the leaks and the Chancellor’s infamous ‘Cheerios’ press conference in Downing Street were totally unacceptable. I will also be following up my exchange of letters with the Treasury Permanent Secretary about the leaks and briefings. Some people may even have faced higher mortgage rates thanks to the impact on markets from Labour’s chaotic briefings. Rachel Reeves wanted us to believe she had no choice but to raise taxes on working people. But she did. She chose to raise taxes and break her manifesto so she could spend more on benefits. That’s the reality.

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“Extending the threshold freeze would hurt working people”, Reeves said. “It would take more money out of their payslips”, Reeves said. “I’m keeping every single promise on tax that I made in our manifesto”, Reeves said. The country is watching.

“Extending the threshold freeze would hurt working people”, Reeves said. “It would take more money out of their payslips”, Reeves said. “I’m keeping every single promise on tax that I made in our manifesto”, Reeves said. The country is watching.

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A reminder. Reform’s fantasy economics have been written on the back of a fag packet 👇🏻

A reminder. Reform’s fantasy economics have been written on the back of a fag packet 👇🏻

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While hardworking families tighten their belts just to make ends meet, Rachel Reeves has given those on benefits a pay rise. Under Labour, some benefit claimants will now receive thousands more for larger families - at a cost to harworking taxpayers of £3.5 billion a year.

While hardworking families tighten their belts just to make ends meet, Rachel Reeves has given those on benefits a pay rise. Under Labour, some benefit claimants will now receive thousands more for larger families - at a cost to harworking taxpayers of £3.5 billion a year.

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A future ⁦Conservatives⁩ government will: CUT your taxes. ABOLISH Stamp Duty. ABOLISH Business Rates for pubs and shops on high streets. And deliver a big, bold offer for YOUNGER PEOPLE. All because of the decisions we have set out to live within our means.

A future ⁦Conservatives⁩ government will: CUT your taxes. ABOLISH Stamp Duty. ABOLISH Business Rates for pubs and shops on high streets. And deliver a big, bold offer for YOUNGER PEOPLE. All because of the decisions we have set out to live within our means.

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Is that it? Rachel Reeves claimed her plan is working and she doesn’t need to do anything. But we found out today growth is down and unemployment is up - and she has no plan to fix it. What utter complacency 👇🏻

Is that it? Rachel Reeves claimed her plan is working and she doesn’t need to do anything. But we found out today growth is down and unemployment is up - and she has no plan to fix it. What utter complacency 👇🏻

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Starmer knew Mandelson had been fired twice for inappropriate behaviour. Starmer knew Mandelson had associated himself with a convicted paedophile. Starmer knew Mandelson was appointed before the conclusion of the vetting process. The Prime Minister and government are far too distracted given the serious challenges we face - it’s time for Starmer to go. Conservatives

Starmer knew Mandelson had been fired twice for inappropriate behaviour. Starmer knew Mandelson had associated himself with a convicted paedophile. Starmer knew Mandelson was appointed before the conclusion of the vetting process. The Prime Minister and government are far too distracted given the serious challenges we face - it’s time for Starmer to go. Conservatives

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Labour have left us weak. Thanks to Rachel Reeves we are going into this crisis with inflation up, the deficit up, unemployment up. Scrap The Fuel Tax Hike. Ditch the Net Zero dogma. Drill the North Sea. Back Britain.

Labour have left us weak. Thanks to Rachel Reeves we are going into this crisis with inflation up, the deficit up, unemployment up. Scrap The Fuel Tax Hike. Ditch the Net Zero dogma. Drill the North Sea. Back Britain.

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WATCH: The UK’s debt mountain is ballooning thanks to Labour - and that’s bad for all of us. I sat down with GB News to explain what Rachel Reeves is doing to our national debt. Labour’s borrowing spree isn’t just irresponsible, it’s dangerous (1/7) 🧵

WATCH: The UK’s debt mountain is ballooning thanks to Labour - and that’s bad for all of us. I sat down with GB News to explain what Rachel Reeves is doing to our national debt. Labour’s borrowing spree isn’t just irresponsible, it’s dangerous (1/7) 🧵

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When hardworking families are tightening their belts and businesses are being taxed to within an inch of their life, why should those on benefits be rewarded. A future Conservatives government will END Rachel Reeves' benefits bonanza and cut the welfare bill by at least £23 billion. Cut Welfare. Reward Work. Build a Stronger Economy.

When hardworking families are tightening their belts and businesses are being taxed to within an inch of their life, why should those on benefits be rewarded. A future Conservatives government will END Rachel Reeves' benefits bonanza and cut the welfare bill by at least £23 billion. Cut Welfare. Reward Work. Build a Stronger Economy.

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Today Labour have been forced to make a panicked attempt to reassure the markets on the economic mess of their own making. But Rachel Reeves is missing in action - instead wheeling out her deputy to defend her loss of control of the public finances.

Today Labour have been forced to make a panicked attempt to reassure the markets on the economic mess of their own making. But Rachel Reeves is missing in action - instead wheeling out her deputy to defend her loss of control of the public finances.

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HANDS OFF OUR HOLIDAYS! I’ve been at Butlin's to discuss Labour’s Holiday Tax with CEO Jon Hendry Pickup and The Sun. The Conservatives message to Rachel Reeves is clear: Axe the Holiday Tax.

HANDS OFF OUR HOLIDAYS! I’ve been at Butlin's to discuss Labour’s Holiday Tax with CEO Jon Hendry Pickup and The Sun. The Conservatives message to Rachel Reeves is clear: Axe the Holiday Tax.

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Stamp Duty is a terrible tax. A tax on aspiration. This week I went to Winkworth to meet a first time buyer and someone looking to downsize to hear their thoughts on the Conservatives pledge to ABOLISH Stamp Duty when you buy your home.

Stamp Duty is a terrible tax. A tax on aspiration. This week I went to Winkworth to meet a first time buyer and someone looking to downsize to hear their thoughts on the Conservatives pledge to ABOLISH Stamp Duty when you buy your home.

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Reform’s "economic relaunch" has crashed on takeoff. Nigel Farage offered no answers on £140 billion of unfunded promises, unveiled yet another multibillion-pound spending spree, and confirmed his party’s reckless plan to seize private assets. This isn’t a plan for Britain’s economy - it’s chaos.

Reform’s "economic relaunch" has crashed on takeoff. Nigel Farage offered no answers on £140 billion of unfunded promises, unveiled yet another multibillion-pound spending spree, and confirmed his party’s reckless plan to seize private assets. This isn’t a plan for Britain’s economy - it’s chaos.

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