Mandu Kate Reid[3] (born 1981) is a Malawi-born British politician and activist who was the leader of Women's Equality Party (WEP) from April 2019 until its dissolution in November 2024.

The family moved to the United Kingdom in 1982, but subsequently lived in Somalia and Eswatini (better known as Swaziland), before returning to the UK, where Reid attended sixth form.

[2] After graduating from LSE, Reid worked at in project and programme management for HM Treasury, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Greater London Authority.

[11] Reid has spoken publicly about her abortion, which was what sparked her interest in equal parenting policies and promoted her to pursue a career in politics.

[15] Reid was the party's candidate for the 2021 London mayoral election, having replaced Sue Black, who had to withdraw for health reasons.