Reynolds told to quit over CV 'solicitor lie'

BUSINESS Secretary Jonathan Reynolds must resign or be fired over claims he lied on his CV that he was a solicitor, say the Tories and Reform.

- Steph Spyro

The Cabinet minister said he was a solicitor for law firm Addleshaw Goddard before becoming an MP. He also told the Commons that he "worked as a solicitor in Manchester city centre" before switching careers.

But it has emerged he did not qualify for the title as he did not complete his legal training contract.

Reform's five MPs wrote to Sir Keir Starmer while Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith asked Sir Laurie Magnus, independent adviser on ministers' interests, to investigate.

Blame