Independent MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven.
Joani Reid is the Independent MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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
Moments where the whip was free, or where Reid broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1 | No | Freevs party |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Government's defence spending increase is delivering significant benefits to Scotland, and the SNP Government's opposition to defence spending is the real threat to constituents' j…”
“Antisemitism is rising unacceptably; parties seeking office should not engage with platforms linked to anti-Jewish hatred, such as 5Pillars.”
“Presented identical petition emphasizing that pornography production relies on coercion and that violent portrayals normalize misogyny and sexual violence against women and girls.”
“Voices concern that British Jews fear exclusion from public life following the ban, and seeks assurance that Israelis will be treated equally as any other visitor to the UK.”
Select, joint and other committees Reid 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Reid sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office | 6 | 22.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 6 | 22.2% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 5 | 18.5% |
| Cabinet Office | 3 | 11.1% |
| Scotland Office | 2 | 7.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 2 | 7.4% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 3.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 1 | 3.7% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed restructuring within the FCDO on staff based in East Kilbride.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to its three locations in the UK: King Charles Street in London, Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes and Abercrombie House in East Kilbride. Location is not a factor when makin…read full →
What the average waiting time was between approval of an Access to Work application and support being put in place in 2025.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on the future of FCDO jobs in East Kilbride.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to its three locations in the UK: King Charles Street in London, Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes and Abercrombie House in East Kilbride. Location is not a factor when makin…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent engagement she has had with trade unions representing FCDO staff in East Kilbride on restructuring proposals.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to its three locations in the UK: King Charles Street in London, Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes and Abercrombie House in East Kilbride. Location is not a factor when makin…read full →
Earthcott Ltd 12 February 2026 |
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Rental income: Yes
(Registered 2 August 2024… |
Name of company or organisation: Reid Strategy Limited
Name of company or organisation: Reid Strategy Limited
Nature of business: Personal service company (no longer trading), in the process of … |
Name of company or organisation: [redacted] RTM Company Limited
Name of company or organisation: [redacted] RTM Company Limited
Nature of business: Residents property management company
(Registered 2 Au… |
Project board member of the Jimmy Reid Foundation, a Scottish charitable incorpo Project board member of the Jimmy Reid Foundation, a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 2 A… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 10 Mar 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 139,014 | 69.5% |
| Office Costs | 24,450 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation | 20,195 | 10.1% |
| MP Travel | 12,427 | 6.2% |
| Dependant Travel | 2,437 | 1.2% |
| Total · 101 claims | 200,119 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Reid on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | East Kilbride and Strathaven | 22,682 | 48.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joani ReidWON | Lab | 22,682 | 48.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see East Kilbride and Strathaven →