MP for Exmouth and Exeter East
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
“A party-loyal Conservative MP who rarely rebels and serves as Opposition Assistant Whip, with very low voting attendance.”
David Reed is a Conservative MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, elected in 2024. He currently serves as Opposition Assistant Whip in the Commons and sits on the International Development Committee as well as the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (since 2026-02-09).
He shows full party loyalty (100% with 0 rebel votes) but has unusually low voting attendance at 9% (party average 56%). On policy votes, he generally opposed Universal Credit and VAT changes, while generally supporting workers’ rights protections and trade union powers, and backing renter protections. His record on climate measures and bus services regulation is mixed, and he has backed mental health services with broad support; his votes on transgender rights and prison sentencing are mixed as well.
He has 12 declared financial interests, including seven entries for gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources, four entries for visits outside the UK, and one miscellaneous entry.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Conservative average: 56%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Conservative average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
7 positions
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Since Feb 2026
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
Since Jun 2025
International Development Committee
Since Oct 2024
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Jul 2025 - Jul 2025
Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee
Oct 2024 - Oct 2024
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Parliamentary role · 9 Feb 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
AYEDraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
