Constituency

Reading Central

At a glance

Reading Central is currently represented by Matt Rodda, a Labour MP. They have represented the constituency since 8 Jun 2017. Their voting participation while representing this constituency is 81.7 %, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. The imported Parliament constituency ID is 4253.

Constituency snapshot

Current representation signals for this constituency.

Current MP Matt Rodda
Photograph of Matt Rodda MP ID 4654
Current party
Lab Labour
MP since 8 Jun 2017
Current Commons representation
Voting participation 81.7 %
1,710 of 2,094 eligible divisions
Parliament ID 4253
Imported constituency identifier
Recent votes shown 10
Latest divisions listed below

Boundary

Imported constituency boundary for Reading Central.

Map

MP voting summary

How Matt Rodda has voted since becoming MP for this constituency.

Voted in 1,710 of 2,094 eligible divisions (81.7 %).

81.7 %

Participation

935

Aye

775

No

14

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 935 / Noes 775

Recent divisions

Division Vote
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Energy Tax Transport
No
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Energy Tax Transport
No
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Energy Tax Transport
No
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 Aye
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 Aye
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Environment / Climate
Aye
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026
Environment / Climate Transport
Aye
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Environment / Climate
Aye
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Trade
Aye
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers No
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Election results

How this seat has voted at general elections and by-elections. All UK election results →

Safe seat — won by 27.9% in 2024

Majority of 12,637 votes · #538 most marginal of 650 seats.

4 July 2024

62 % turnout · maj 12,637
Matt Rodda · Labour 21,598 (47.7%)
Raj Singh · Conservative 8,961 (19.8%)
Dave McElroy · Green Party 6,417 (14.2%)
Henry Wright · Liberal Democrat 3,963 (8.8%)
Andrew Williams · Reform UK 3,904 (8.6%)
Michael Turberville · Independent 227 (0.5%)
Adam Gillman · Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 221 (0.5%)
Constituency source UK Parliament Members API
Member source UK Parliament member record

FAQs

Who is the MP for Reading Central?

Matt Rodda is the current MP for Reading Central. Source

Which party currently holds Reading Central?

Reading Central is currently represented by Matt Rodda of Labour. Source

What is the Parliament constituency ID for Reading Central?

Reading Central's imported Parliament constituency ID is 4253. Source

Where can I find the member profile for Reading Central?

The current MP profile for Reading Central is linked from this page and records party, roles, interests, election data, and voting record where available. Source

Can the MP for Reading Central change?

Yes. Constituency representation can change after a general election, by-election, resignation, recall petition, or other parliamentary change. Re-running the current MP import refreshes this data. Source

Where does Reading Central data come from?

Constituency and current MP data is imported from the UK Parliament Members API. Source