David Reed (Conservative politician)
David Reed | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Majority | 121 (0.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carshalton, London, England[1] |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Website | https://www.davidreed.uk |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Unit | Royal Marines Special Forces Support Group |
David Reed is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East since 2024.[2][3][4][5]
Early life
Reed was born in Carshalton, south London.[1] After joining the Royal Marines, Reed was based at the Lympstone Royal Marine Base where he decided to move to East Devon full time.
Career
Reed started his career in the Royal Marines and the Special Forces Support Group and served in conflict zones around the world during a seven-year career. In addition to his frontline service, Reed was a parachutist on the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team, and he won a place on the Team GB Wingsuit Skydiving Squad.[citation needed]
After leaving the Royal Marines, Reed gained a first class Bachelor’s degree in Business, and a Master’s degree in International Security. He has also worked in Parliament and held volunteer campaign officer positions within the Conservative Party. Reed has also worked in cyberspace development in the public and private sectors, most recently in the defence firm, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Conservative candidate for Exmouth takes 'nothing for granted' ahead of election". Exmouth Journal. December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Exmouth and Exeter East - General election results 2024". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Exmouth & Exeter East | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Conservatives win new Exmouth & Exeter seat by narrow majority". East Devon News. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "New Tory candidate announced for Exmouth and East Exeter". Exmouth Journal. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
