MP for Exmouth and Exeter East
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
“A party loyalist who rarely rebels but has unusually low voting attendance.”
David Reed is a Conservative MP elected in July 2024 to represent Exmouth and Exeter East. He currently serves as Opposition Assistant Whip in the Commons and sits on the International Development Committee, with prior and current parliamentary roles that include serving on several Bills committees such as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill and the Water (Special Measures) Bill. Since 2026 he has also been a member of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill.
He votes with his party in all recorded divisions (100% party loyalty) but has a very low voting attendance of 12% (party average 56%), and has not recorded any rebel votes. His overall score places him centre-left on the political spectrum (38/100). His voting on key issues shows a mix of positions, including consistent support for transgender rights and publicly owned rail, alongside opposition to Universal Credit and to bus regulation.
Has 16 declared financial interests, including nine gifts/benefits and hospitality entries from UK sources and five visits outside the UK, plus one donation-related entry and one miscellaneous item.
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.
Railways Bill: Third Reading
NORailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 148
AYERailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 143
AYERailways Bill
Draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 12
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 20
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 8
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 12
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026
NOArmed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 6
AYEArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5
AYEArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2
AYEArmed Forces Bill
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOThe 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.
