Matt Rodda
Labour · Reading Central
FULL PROFILEMatt Rodda is the Labour MP for Reading Central, first elected in 2017. He is 59 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Housing and fire safety · Transport infrastructure · Local Reading issues · Climate change · Public health and NHS
Positions
Fire safety in housing — Strong advocate for improved fire safety standards
strong
Immigration and asylum — Opposes stricter immigration controls
moderate
European integration — Supports closer EU ties
moderate
COVID-19 response — Supports strong public health measures
strong
Transport infrastructure — Advocates for improved local transport services
strong
Government transparency — Supports openness and accountability
moderate
Climate action — Strong supporter of climate crisis action
moderate
Local economic development — Supports business development in Reading
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-12-02 — Voted against government position on alcohol duty rates, possibly reflecting concerns about impact on local hospitality businesses
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and detail-oriented, with a pragmatic approach to policy issues. Frequently asks specific technical questions about government operations and focuses on practical solutions for local problems in Reading.
Background
Matt Rodda's professional background before entering Parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though his focus on technical issues like legacy IT systems and detailed policy work suggests possible professional experience in technology or policy analysis.