Business Secretary accused of CV fabrication over solicitor claims

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is under scrutiny for allegedly misrepresenting his professional background by claiming to be a 'solicitor' despite never qualifying. He described himself as a solicitor on various platforms, including his LinkedIn profile and in parliamentary speeches, although he only completed part of his training before leaving to pursue a political career. The Solicitors Regulation Authority confirmed that he is not registered as a solicitor, which is necessary to use the title legally. Labour sources have attributed the discrepancies to mistakes and administrative errors rather than intentional deceit. However, calls for an investigation into potential breaches of the Ministerial Code have been made, reflecting broader concerns about the integrity of political figures amid other recent CV controversies. Reynolds has since altered his online profiles to clarify his trainee status, but the situation has raised questions about transparency within the Cabinet.