'Reasonable chance' ex-minister Mel Stride to enter Tory leadership race

Credit: Sky News- Published on July 22, 2024

Former government minister Mel Stride has said there is a "reasonable chance" he will run to become Conservative Party leader.

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 01:03

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