Member of Parliament
Sir Mel Stride
At a glance
Sir Mel Stride is currently a Conservative MP for Central Devon, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 61. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 78.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sir Mel Stride submitted £236,671 of expenses, which is 5 % higher than the average MP. Asked 46 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 19 motions that went to a division.
Parliamentary activity snapshot
Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 7 Jul 2026.
Voting alignment
MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.
Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.
Constituency
Parliamentary history
Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Majority of 61. 18 role(s) recorded.
Voting record
Voted in 1,837 of 2,350 eligible divisions (78.2 %).
Parliamentary activity
29 debate appearances and 48 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 46 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 9 bill(s).
Early Day Motions
Tabled 0 and co-signed 3 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.
Expenses
Total spend of £236,671 in the 2024-25 financial year.
Registered interests
Interests registered across 6 categories.
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FAQs
Who is Sir Mel Stride?
Sir Mel Stride is a Member of Parliament representing Central Devon. Source
Which party does Sir Mel Stride represent?
Sir Mel Stride currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Sir Mel Stride represent?
Sir Mel Stride currently represents Central Devon. Source
How long has Sir Mel Stride been an MP?
Sir Mel Stride has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Source
What registered interests are listed for Sir Mel Stride?
Sir Mel Stride has registered interests in 6 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source