Jonathan Reynolds never finished his training contract as he quit to stand for parliament in 2010
Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds has come under scrutiny after it was revealed he claimed to be a solicitor on his CV despite never qualifying. Reynolds, who left his training contract in 2010 to run for parliament, referenced his role as a solicitor on his old website, LinkedIn, and during a 2014 speech. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accused him of fabricating his CV, though Labour suggested it was a human error by his staff. Reynolds has consistently referred to himself as a former trainee solicitor. The controversy arises amid broader scrutiny of politicians' CVs, including claims against Rachel Reeves and the chancellor.
