Joani Reid
Independent · East Kilbride and Strathaven
FULL PROFILEJoani Reid is the Independent MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
National security and defence · Antisemitism and community safety · Local economic development · Healthcare access · Immigration and asylum policy
Positions
Nuclear deterrent — Strong supporter of Trident nuclear deterrent
strong
Industrial strategy — Supports government-led long-term industrial planning
moderate
Online safety — Advocates for stricter regulation of pornography and dating apps
moderate
Antisemitism — Active campaigner against antisemitic attacks and online hatred
strong
Local healthcare — Concerned about availability of specific medical treatments like Bedrocan oil
weak
Asylum accommodation — Monitors local asylum seeker accommodation arrangements
moderate
Scottish NHS — Critical of SNP's delivery on NHS promises despite record funding
moderate
Local economic impact — Concerned about government department relocations affecting local communities
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, combining strong moral convictions on security and social issues with detailed attention to local economic and community impacts. Arguments tend to be grounded in practical consequences for constituents rather than abstract ideological principles.
Background
Before entering parliament, Reid's professional background is not clearly established from the available evidence, though she appears to have had involvement in community or political activities given her immediate engagement with local constituency issues.