‘Long way to go’ for Tories to return as political contenders, says Mel Stride

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has said the Tories have a ‘long way to go’ to return to power (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Conservatives have a “long way to go” before they get back to being political contenders, Mel Stride has said.

While the shadow chancellor signalled the Tories did not deserve to win the general election, he said he was optimistic about the party’s future under Kemi Badenoch – who he described as an “interesting” individual the public will listen to.