Shadow Defence and Foreign Office Minister David Reed backs the Conservatives’ plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence 3rd September 2026 David Reed MP, Shadow Minister for Defence and the Foreign Office, has fully backed the Conservatives ’ plan to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP. The... ArticlesWestminster News
David Reed MP appointed as Shadow Minister for the Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office. 2nd September 2026 David Reed MP has been appointed to the Conservative frontbench as a Shadow Minister covering the Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office. Before being elected... ArticlesWestminster News
David Reed MP responds to publication of the Government's Defence Investment Plan 30th June 2026 David Reed MP, Shadow Defence Frontbencher, has responded to the publication of the Government's long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, released today, 30 June... OpinionsWestminster News
Demanding Scrutiny of Housing Plans Amid Sewage Concerns in Exmouth and Exeter East 8th June 2026 Last week, I secured a Government commitment to examine whether water and sewage infrastructure can support the scale of housing growth proposed by the Liberal... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
David Reed MP led debate on Royal Mail as concerns grow over delays and declining service. 19th March 2026 The debate follows a rise in complaints about irregular deliveries and delayed letters with important correspondence arriving too late to act on. Royal Mail has... Westminster News
David Reed MP has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast Statement 3rd March 2026 David Reed MP has responded to the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast Statement, warning that the latest figures point to a rising tax burden, continued pressure on... ArticlesOpinionsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Welcoming the UK Commando Force to Westminster 28th January 2026 I was pleased to attend the UK Commando Force showcase in Speaker’s Court last week and to meet with the Royal Marines alongside colleagues from the Shadow... ArticlesWestminster News
My Position on the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation Act 2023 and Remedial Order 2025 22nd January 2026 Yesterday, the Government brought the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, (Remedial) Order 2025 before the House of Commons. I... Westminster News
Today I Spoke at the Close of the General Debate on Ukraine 14th January 2026 Today I had the honour of closing the House of Commons general debate on Ukraine on behalf of the Opposition, setting out why this moment in the conflict... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News