Government Announces £700 Million Fund to Unlock Up to Ten Major Industrial Sites Across UK
Ministers launch a £700m programme to help bring forward six to ten stalled industrial sites, targeting up to £2bn in private investment.
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Jonathan Reynolds
Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP
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Articles mentioning Jonathan Reynolds
Government and Rolls-Royce Announce £2.5 Billion Jet Engine Programme to Strengthen British Aerospace Industry
Government and Rolls-Royce announce a proposed £2.5bn, ten-year jet engine technology programme to support 3,300 jobs, with future funding subject to approvals.
Treasury Entrepreneurship Adviser to Leave After Warning Government Is Sidelining British Start-Ups
Alex Depledge says she will leave her Treasury advisory role after Wednesday’s Budget, criticising what she sees as insufficient attention to British scale-ups and innovative businesses.
Government Announces £800 Million Business Cost-Cutting Package Ahead of Budget
Ministers say regulatory reforms and extended tariff suspensions could save British businesses almost £800 million a year, with changes to company reporting and small-business paperwork.
France and Germany Back Conditional UK Access to Made in Europe Car Scheme
A provisional Franco-German proposal could bring British automotive products within EU Made in Europe rules, but would require reciprocal trade arrangements and alignment with EU trade defences.
Government Launches Consultation on Bogus Self-Employment Affecting Up to 900,000 Workers
Ministers have opened a 12-week consultation on employment status reforms aimed at preventing workers from being wrongly classified as self-employed, with up to 900,000 people potentially affected.
McLaren announces £500m UK expansion creating 1,000 jobs in major manufacturing boost
McLaren Automotive is investing around £500 million to expand its UK manufacturing and engineering operations, creating 1,000 jobs by 2032 and potentially supporting thousands more across the supply chain.
Oxfordshire village votes to 'leave UK' in protest over Government asylum centre plan
Piddington residents have voted 285 to 26 to symbolically leave the United Kingdom in protest against plans to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at nearby MoD Bicester.
Government moves to bring Speciality Steel UK into public ownership in bid to protect 1,300 jobs
The Government will work towards the public acquisition of Speciality Steel UK after rejecting a private-sector proposal, with more than 1,300 jobs supported across four sites.
UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as Government prepares to defend satellites from hostile threats
The Government has launched a new UK Space Strategy backed by £7.8 billion to 2030, including major investment in satellite communications, space intelligence and protection against hostile threats.
Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,000 job cuts as carmaker targets £1.7bn savings
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to cut around 4,000 jobs globally over two years as the carmaker targets £1.7 billion of savings, with ministers preparing further talks with the company.
Government rules out taxpayer bailout for Jaguar Land Rover as thousands of jobs face axe
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has ruled out a taxpayer-funded bailout for Jaguar Land Rover as the carmaker prepares major job cuts, while leaving the door open to support for long-term investment.
Reform splits over Zia Yusuf remarks as Dorries brands post ‘nasty’
Senior Reform UK figures have publicly divided over Zia Yusuf's comments about Somali-born Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali, with Nadine Dorries calling his post 'nasty' while Robert Jenrick defended him against accusations of racism.
Government launches business red-tape overhaul with more firms set to escape audits and reporting rules
The Government has announced plans to simplify UK corporate reporting, potentially exempting some medium-sized companies from audits and removing reporting requirements for thousands of smaller firms.
Government names nearly 660 employers for minimum-wage breaches as new Fair Work Agency takes enforcement role
The Government has named 658 employers for National Minimum Wage breaches, with around £4 million repaid to more than 27,000 workers and £7 million in penalties imposed.
Burnham launches ‘cowboy builders’ and bailiffs crackdown — but flagship trader scheme will be voluntary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a crackdown on rogue builders and private bailiffs, including a new Approved Code and milestone-linked payment system — but participation in the flagship trader scheme will be voluntary.
Major Pension Providers Explore £1 Billion Fund to Back British Innovators
The Government has announced plans to work with major UK pension providers on a proposed £1 billion scale-up fund designed to invest in Britain's fastest-growing science and technology businesses.
Voting record: last 30 days
A missing vote is not shown as an abstention or absence. Parliament records only divisions in which the Member has a recorded vote.
4 November 2026 · Division 117
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 8
Voted NoAyes 93 · Noes 287
Official division record4 November 2026 · Division 116
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 6
Voted NoAyes 91 · Noes 298
Official division record4 November 2026 · Division 115
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: New Clause 1
Voted NoAyes 62 · Noes 286
Official division record4 November 2026 · Division 114
Draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026
Voted AyeAyes 316 · Noes 149
Official division record4 November 2026 · Division 113
Draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2026
Voted AyeAyes 310 · Noes 104
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 112
Budget Resolution No. 86: High value council tax surcharge
Voted AyeAyes 327 · Noes 161
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 111
Budget Resolution No. 76: Rates of alcohol duty
Voted AyeAyes 331 · Noes 181
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 110
Budget Resolution No. 55: Value added tax (electric vehicle charging)
Voted AyeAyes 324 · Noes 88
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 109
Budget Resolution No. 15: Charges in connection with employment visas
Voted AyeAyes 414 · Noes 106
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 108
Budget Resolution No. 8: Capital gains tax (business asset disposal relief)
Voted AyeAyes 348 · Noes 176
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 107
Budget Resolution No.7: Increase in rate of banking surcharge for temporary period
Voted AyeAyes 420 · Noes 105
Official division record3 November 2026 · Division 106
Budget Resolution No. 3: Income tax (default, property and savings rates)
Voted AyeAyes 337 · Noes 180
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 95
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted NoAyes 167 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 94
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted NoAyes 166 · Noes 328
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 93
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted NoAyes 175 · Noes 319
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 92
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted NoAyes 108 · Noes 327
Official division record19 October 2026 · Division 91
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted NoAyes 169 · Noes 327
Official division recordEarly Day Motions: last 30 days
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No supported EDMs were returned for the last 30 days.
Registered interests
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3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Show Racism The Red Card
Address of donor: Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 2AY
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Tickets and hospitality for me and a guest at Show Racism The Red Card's 'Wear Red Day' at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, to watch Sunderland v Wolves. The approximate value of this ticket is £360 per person. I made a donation of £360 to the charity to cover the cost of my ticket, value £720
Date received: 18 October 2025
Date accepted: 18 October 2025
Donor status: other (Charity)
(Registered 14 November 2025)
Name of donor: Sunderland Association Football Club
Address of donor: The Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 1SU
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two Tickets including hospitality to the Sunderland v Tottenham football match. A donation for the value of the tickets has been made to the Foundation of Light - the official charity of Sunderland AFC, value £630
Date received: 12 April 2026
Date accepted: 12 April 2026
Donor status: company, registration 00049116
(Registered 6 May 2026)
Last 30 days
4 November 2026 · Vote
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 8
Voted No
4 November 2026 · Vote
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 6
Voted No
4 November 2026 · Vote
Sporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: New Clause 1
Voted No
4 November 2026 · Vote
Draft Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026
Voted Aye
4 November 2026 · Vote
Draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2026
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 86: High value council tax surcharge
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 76: Rates of alcohol duty
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 55: Value added tax (electric vehicle charging)
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 15: Charges in connection with employment visas
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 8: Capital gains tax (business asset disposal relief)
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No.7: Increase in rate of banking surcharge for temporary period
Voted Aye
3 November 2026 · Vote
Budget Resolution No. 3: Income tax (default, property and savings rates)
Voted Aye
2 November 2026 · Article
Government Announces £700 Million Fund to Unlock Up to Ten Major Industrial Sites Across UK
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
29 October 2026 · Article
Government and Rolls-Royce Announce £2.5 Billion Jet Engine Programme to Strengthen British Aerospace Industry
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
25 October 2026 · Article
Treasury Entrepreneurship Adviser to Leave After Warning Government Is Sidelining British Start-Ups
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
23 October 2026 · Article
Government Announces £800 Million Business Cost-Cutting Package Ahead of Budget
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52
Voted No
19 October 2026 · Vote
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23
Voted No
16 October 2026 · Article
France and Germany Back Conditional UK Access to Made in Europe Car Scheme
Mentioned in Ayes To The Right