Jonathan Reynolds
Labour (Co-op) · Stalybridge and Hyde
FULL PROFILEJonathan Reynolds is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, first elected in 2010. He is 45 years old. He currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Trade policy and international agreements · Business support and industrial strategy · Employment rights and workplace protections · COVID-19 economic recovery measures · Parliamentary procedure and party management
Positions
Trade Policy — Pro-active international trade agreements with focus on practical business benefits
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls
moderate
European Integration — Historically pro-EU integration, now focused on post-Brexit trade relationships
strong
Taxation — Supports higher taxes on wealthy including bankers' bonus tax and increased additional rate
moderate
Employment Rights — Supports enhanced parental leave and workplace protections
moderate
Abortion Access — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
Government Transparency — Supports increased openness and transparency in government
moderate
Industrial Strategy — Advocates for government support of strategic industries like steel
strong
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, focusing on practical outcomes for businesses and constituents. As Chief Whip, demonstrates ability to balance ideological positions with party discipline requirements. Shows detailed knowledge of policy implementation and tends to ask specific, data-driven parliamentary questions.
Background
Reynolds has a background in business and economics, though specific details of his pre-parliamentary career are not clearly documented in the available evidence. He has demonstrated expertise in trade policy and business affairs throughout his parliamentary career.