MP for Exmouth and Exeter East
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
“A party‑loyal Conservative MP who never rebels and serves as an Opposition Assistant Whip, but whose voting attendance is unusually low.”
David Reed is the Conservative MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, first 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. He has previously served on committees associated with several notable Bills, including the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill and the Water (Special Measures) Bill.
David Reed shows 100% party loyalty with no recorded rebel votes, yet his voting attendance is only 10% (well below the party average of 56%). His record features a mixture of positions across major topics: he votes a mix on Universal Credit, workers’ rights protections, VAT changes, mental health services, climate change measures and prison sentencing, while generally supporting trade union powers and renter protections, and has generally supported transgender rights over a small number of votes.
Declared financial interests total 13 entries: eight gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; four 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.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Opposition Day Motion: Defence
AYEOpposition Day Motion: Oil and Gas
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
AYEOpposition day motion: fuel duty
AYEDraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
AYEFinance (No. 2) 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.
