Jonathan Reynolds Faces CV Fabrication Allegations

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is facing accusations of fabricating his CV by claiming to be a solicitor despite not having completed his training. Reynolds, who left his training contract in 2010 to run for parliament, was never registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Reynolds's LinkedIn profile and previous statements mistakenly identified him as a solicitor, an error attributed to administrative staff. Labour officials, including Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, defended Reynolds, emphasizing his role in growing the economy over past inaccuracies. Critics, including Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, have called for an investigation, highlighting a pattern of misleading claims by Labour members. The controversy arises amid similar scrutiny over inaccuracies in the CVs of other cabinet members, such as Chancellor Rachel Reeves.