Channel 4 News Presenter Turns Mel Stride's Words Back On Him In Painful Interview Clash

Presenter Cathy Newman skewered Mel Stride live on air

Cathy Newman used Mel Stride’s own claims against him in an awkward exchange on Channel 4 News last night.

The presenter was interviewing the Tory leadership hopeful over his vision for the party and his legacy as the former work and pensions secretary – and she did not hold back.

Newman began by referencing the new prime minister’s most recent speech, and said: “Keir Starmer says you guys left the country in a complete mess...