What steps he is taking to ensure the publication of regional substation capacity data to support demand-side connections for housing and industry.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Chris Bloore.
Labour Party MP for Redditch.
Commons votes
379/521
73% attendance · top 51% of MPs
Party alignment
44%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
254
across 168 debates · 33,121 words
Written Qs
192
160 answered · 32 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in a politically split seat.
Chris Bloore is the Labour MP for Redditch, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Bloore broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38 | Yes | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill: Third Reading | No | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
23 Apr
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
“Criticises out-of-borough placements and private providers receiving taxpayer funding for unsuitable accommodation; advocates for councils to develop their own local temporary acco…”
23 Apr
EnvironmentAL Audit Committee
“Supports Committee findings; highlights local PFAS contamination in Redditch; calls for expansion of safe PFAS destruction capacity beyond high-temperature incineration.”
23 Apr
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training
“Emphasizes need to challenge education establishments to create supportive environments for young carers; cites example of Heart of Worcestershire college's one-to-one support and …”
23 Apr
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
“Intervened to highlight a crisis in Worcestershire where vulnerable residents prefer living in tents to substandard supported housing, supporting stronger regulation.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@chrisbloore.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 50 posts
Celebratory → warm, supportive
Labour Party50
Posts
50
Substantive
9
Culture Community
Most supports
Labour government 4
West Mercia Police 3
Government 3
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Cost of Living | celebratory | “From 25 June to 1 September, VAT on children’s meals, cinema tickets and attractions like zoos and theme parks will be cut from 20% to 5%. The Great British Su…” |
| 20 May | Fiscal Policy | celebratory | “After lobbying the Chancellor, I welcome this vital support for Redditch & the Villages as global conflict drives up fuel costs. The 5p fuel duty cut is extend…” |
| 15 May | Technology | measured | “We need transparency to force big companies to protect their suppliers. I’ll ensure this delivers the security our local economy deserves.” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Bloore currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Trade Committee | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls | Member | Select |
| Northern Ireland Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Bloore sits on 3.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 36 | 18.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 18 | 9.4% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 15 | 7.8% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 14 | 7.3% |
| Department for Transport | 14 | 7.3% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 13 | 6.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 12 | 6.3% |
| Treasury | 11 | 5.7% |
Most recent.
What assessment his Department has made of the impact of global gas turbine supply chain lead times on the delivery of dispatchable power capacity.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to increase competition in the onshore connection market through the use of Independent Distribution Network Operators.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking through the Energy Skills Passport to ensure a pipeline of specialist engineers for the (a) construction and (b) maintenance of energy infrastructure.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Role, work or services: Sole director and shareholder
Role, work or services: Sole director and shareholder
Payer: What'sNextCommunicationsLTD (Consultancy firm offering training and communicat… |
Name of company or organisation: What'sNextCommunicationsLTD
Name of company or organisation: What'sNextCommunicationsLTD
Nature of business: Consultancy firm offering training and communications serv… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Aug 2024
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 137,275 | 81.9% |
| Office Costs | 23,342 | 13.9% |
| Staff Travel | 3,390 | 2.0% |
| MP Travel | 3,131 | 1.9% |
| Accommodation | 417 | 0.2% |
| Total · 101 claims | 167,556 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Bloore on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Redditch | 14,810 | 35.0% | Won |
2024 — full result, Redditch.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris BlooreWON | Lab | 14,810 | 35.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Redditch →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 33,121 words
2 Sept 2024 → 28 Apr 2026
2 Sept 2024 → 28 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
192 tabled · 160 answered
192 tabled · 160 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
3 current
3 current
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£167,556 · FY 24_25
£167,556 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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