Ellie Reeves
Labour · Lewisham West and East Dulwich
FULL PROFILEEllie Reeves is the Labour MP for Lewisham West and East Dulwich, first elected in 2017. She is 45 years old. She currently serves as Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Criminal justice and legal system · Housing and rental sector · Support for vulnerable groups · Employment rights · EU relations
Positions
Immigration — Against stricter controls
strong
EU relations — Pro-integration and closer trade ties
strong
Abortion access — Pro-choice
moderate
Housing — Supports tenant rights and decent housing standards
strong
Employment rights — Pro-worker protections, especially for carers
strong
Criminal justice — Supports community sentences and legal aid access
strong
Vulnerable groups support — Advocates for people with learning disabilities and mental health services
strong
Government transparency — Pro-openness and accountability
moderate
Reasoning Style
Legalistic and evidence-based, drawing on her solicitor background to make detailed procedural arguments. Focuses heavily on constituency concerns and practical impacts on vulnerable groups, often citing specific local examples in speeches.
Background
Ellie Reeves is a qualified solicitor who worked in legal practice before entering Parliament. She now serves as Solicitor General in the Attorney General's Office, bringing her legal expertise to government.