David Reed

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 roles of Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons), Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), and Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Defence).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of David Reed, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Exmouth and Exeter East
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
4 July 2024 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
31 August 2026 - Present
Commons
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Defence)
Ministry of Defence
31 August 2026 - Present
Commons
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
2 June 2025 - Present
Commons

Committee memberships

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
9 February 2026 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Committee memberships

International Development Committee
21 October 2024 - 29 June 2026
Commons
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee
23 October 2024 - 31 October 2024
Commons
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
4 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
Commons
Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]
19 December 2024 - 16 January 2025
Commons
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
9 July 2025 - 17 July 2025
Commons