Political career
Reed was elected as the inaugural MP for Exmouth and Exeter East in the 2024 general election. [7] He captured the new seat with a narrow majority of just 121 votes,a margin of 0.2%. [8] [9] In September 2024,he delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons,celebrating his new role and expressing deep pride in his constituency of Exmouth and Exeter East. [10]
Since October 2024,he has served as Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons). [10]
Reed is a member of the International Development Committee,which he joined in October 2024. [10] He has also served on several legislative committees,including the Programming Sub-Committee for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill,the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill Committee,the Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee,and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Committee. [10]
Reed introduced the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill,a Private Members’Bill presented in October 2024 and scheduled for second reading in September 2025. [11] The bill seeks to prohibit the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain.
He is a Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Foreign Affairs. [10] He also holds an officer role on the APPG on Explosive Weapons and Their Impact,focusing on policy issues related to explosive ordnance and humanitarian demining.
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