Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of wildfires in summer 2026.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
David Reed.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Exmouth and Exeter East.
Commons votes
324/521
62% attendance · top 76% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
328
across 132 debates · 40,677 words
Written Qs
150
141 answered · 9 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Conservative and Unionist Party MP in a politically split seat.
David Reed is the Conservative MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons).
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Reed broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
13 May
New Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public Amenities
“Unadopted estates cause real hardship—unsafe paths, inability to sell homes due to utility disputes—and local authorities lack accountability; government must clarify what legislat…”
16 Apr
Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)
“Supports new clauses on medical records, veterans railcards, and drone regulation; argues existing frameworks lack clarity and statutory footing, and that SMEs need clearer regulat…”
16 Apr
Armed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)
“Supports increasing age limits to 67 to match state pension age and retain experienced cyber, medical and logistics specialists, arguing the security environment demands maximum av…”
14 Apr
Armed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)
“Supports most clauses including drone powers and protective orders; questions procedural details on overseas offences and victim support continuity; expresses reservations about am…”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Reed currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Member | Select |
| International Development Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Reed sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 80 | 53.3% |
| Department for Education | 16 | 10.7% |
| Treasury | 14 | 9.3% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 12 | 8.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 8 | 5.3% |
| Department for Transport | 5 | 3.3% |
| Cabinet Office | 3 | 2.0% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 2.0% |
Most recent.
What the (a) average and (b) maximum time is between a Section 38 agreement being signed and formal road adoption by Devon County Council in Exmouth and Exeter East constituency.
Awaiting answer.
What is the (a) average and (b) maximum time between a Section 38 agreement being signed and formal road adoption by highway authorities in each of the last five years.
Awaiting answer.
What duty exists between developers and highway authorities to ensure roads on new residential developments that are subject to a Section 38 agreement are gritted and made safe during the winter weather before formal adoption takes place.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) 31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
The Henry Jackson Society 18 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 |
Armed Forces APPG 16 December 2025 |
Armed Forces APPG 24 November 2025 |
Armed Forces APPG 13 October 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 145,855 | 74.3% |
| Office Costs | 21,531 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation | 17,411 | 8.9% |
| Staff Travel | 8,027 | 4.1% |
| MP Travel | 3,513 | 1.8% |
| Total · 107 claims | 196,336 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. | Tabled | Northern Ireland |
| Thu 4 Jun | What assessment she has made of the potential risk of wildfires in summer 2026. | Tabled | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Exmouth and Exeter East | 14,728 | 28.7% | Won |
2024 — full result, Exmouth and Exeter East.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David ReedWON | Con | 14,728 | 28.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Exmouth and Exeter East →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 40,677 words
1 Sept 2024 → 20 May 2026
1 Sept 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
150 tabled · 141 answered
150 tabled · 141 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
13 entries
13 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£196,336 · FY 24_25
£196,336 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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