Steve Reed
Labour (Co-op) · Streatham and Croydon North
FULL PROFILESteve Reed is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Streatham and Croydon North, first elected in 2012. He is 62 years old. He currently serves as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Housing and planning policy · Community cohesion and anti-discrimination · Local government finance · Environmental protection · Criminal justice reform
Positions
Housing policy — Pro-development 'build, baby, build' approach
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls
strong
EU integration — Supports closer European integration
strong
Anti-discrimination — Champions anti-Muslim hatred definition and social cohesion
strong
Abortion rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Financial regulation — Supports bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Environmental protection — Advocates for water system maintenance and pollution investigation
moderate
Local government — Supports long-term funding plans for local authorities
moderate
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing heavily on his local government experience. Emphasizes practical solutions and community engagement, often citing specific data and audit findings in parliamentary questions. Balances ideological positions with constituency needs and ministerial responsibilities.
Background
Steve Reed worked in local government before entering Parliament, serving as Leader of Lambeth Council from 2006-2012 where he gained extensive experience in housing, regeneration, and community cohesion issues that would later inform his ministerial career.