March 3, 2026

Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement

This year's Spring Statement proved that Rachel Reeves is a Chancellor in denial.

While she spoke of stability, what have we seen so far from Labour? More taxes and more growth destroyed.  

Labour’s economic doom loop continues. This was not a Spring Statement but a surrender.  

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves don’t have the backbone to make the difficult choices needed.

We’ve seen this over and over again with their near constant U-turns.  

And this instability is only hurting our country.  

Higher unemployment, more borrowing, higher inflation and more taxes for British workers. This cannot continue.  

Only the Conservatives have a leader with a backbone, a clear plan and the experienced team to deliver a stronger economy and get Britain working again.

Watch Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride tear down Rachel Reeves’ weak Spring Statement 👇:

And click here to view our own plan for a Stronger Economy and a Stronger Country.