What Exmouth and Exeter East Families Told Me About SEND Wednesday, 12 August, 2026 Few issues generate more letters and emails to my constituency office than special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Back in March, I promised to bring together parents, carers and professionals from across Exmouth and Exeter East to discuss the challenges facing local families. That workshop has now taken place, and almost 400 individual points were raised. What stood out was not how... ArticlesOpinions
I am Calling for Bus Lane Access for South West Blood Bikes on Urgent National Health Service journeys 5th August 2026 A couple of weeks ago I met the team from South West Blood Bikes to hear more about the valuable work they do in support of our National Health Service. It is... Opinions
David Reed MP welcomes the Education Secretary's comments on the need for student loan reform 29th July 2026 David Reed MP has welcomed comments from the Secretary of State for Education recognising the unfairness of the current student loan system, after she described... Articles
Why I Continue to Oppose the Return of the Assisted Dying Bill 29th July 2026 I have heard from a number of constituents about the return of an assisted dying Bill to the House of Commons, and I want to set out my position clearly. I... Opinions
Ensuring Local Communities Remain at the Heart of Council Reform 29th July 2026 It has been a significant few weeks in Westminster, with Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister and Angela Rayner returning as Secretary of State for Housing... ArticlesOpinions
Standing Up for a Cleaner Town Centre 28th July 2026 Over recent weeks, I have been contacted by many local businesses and people who are concerned about the condition of the pavements in The Strand. A clean, well... ArticlesLocal News
Andy Burnham: A New Prime Minister Faces Big Challenges 22nd July 2026 This week saw the inauguration of a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who has gone from serving as Mayor of Greater Manchester to leading the country from... ArticlesOpinions
My Response to Today's Local Government Reorganisation Announcement 16th July 2026 Today the Government confirmed it will press ahead with its plans for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon. This plan will see Devon have four new Unitary... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
David Reed MP: Government’s Resilience Plans “Heavy on Rhetoric, Light on Action” 14th July 2026 David Reed MP has criticised the Government ’ s Annual Statement on National Resilience , published today (14 July), warning that it is long on ambition but... Articles
David Reed MP Urges Veterans to Check Pension Entitlement 9th July 2026 David Reed MP is encouraging former members of the Armed Forces across Exmouth and Exeter East to check whether they are entitled to a deferred Armed Forces... Articles
