Mike Reader

Voting Patterns

Reader shows high party loyalty (99% of votes with the party) but has very low attendance (13%), well below the party average of 33%. He sits on the left of centre on a 0-100 scale (28/100). He has consistently backed trade unions’ powers and workers’ rights protections, while more often voting against mental health services, renter protections and transgender rights; his record on climate measures is mixed. There have been three rebel votes against his party on the Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill (June 2025), where he voted AYE against party positions.

Notable Positions

• Backs trade unions’ powers and workers’ rights protections
• Voted against or opposed expansion of mental health services
• Generally opposed to renter protections
• Generally opposed to transgender rights
• Voted in support of end-of-life amendments to the Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill against party line (June 2025)

Financial Interests

Has 19 declared financial interests, including 15 gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; two entries relate to visits outside the UK; one relates to land or property; and one relates to donations or other support for activities as an MP.