Mike Reader
Labour · Northampton South
PARTIAL DATAMike Reader is the Labour MP for Northampton South, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Built environment and construction · Transport and logistics innovation · Violence against women and community safety · SEND and disability support · Local business competitiveness
Positions
Housing delivery — Strongly supports 1.5 million homes target with emphasis on quality construction
strong
Transport innovation — Advocates for autonomous delivery robots and integrated national transport strategy
strong
Violence against women — Active supporter of Reclaim the Night campaigns and government mission to halve violence
moderate
SEND support — Champions community organisations supporting families with special educational needs
moderate
Business competitiveness — Seeks government support for UK businesses competing with offshore direct-to-consumer retailers
moderate
Disability and elderly care — Supports significant government investment to help people remain in their homes
moderate
Community services — Opposes closure of local community services, calling such moves 'devastating'
moderate
E-scooter regulation — Supports devolved powers to tackle unregulated e-scooter nuisance
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, drawing on professional construction expertise to inform policy positions while balancing local concerns with party loyalty
Background
Former Mace director with extensive experience in the construction and built environment sector before entering Parliament in 2024.