Chris Bloore
Labour · Redditch
FULL PROFILEChris Bloore is the Labour MP for Redditch, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Mental health and vulnerable people support · Youth services and young people · Housing and homelessness · Kinship care and family support · Criminal justice reform
Positions
Rail nationalisation — Strongly supportive
strong
Youth services — Supports restoration and expansion
strong
Mental health parity — Advocates for equal treatment with physical health
moderate
Affordable housing — Supports increased provision for young people
moderate
Kinship care support — Advocates for enhanced workplace support
strong
SEND services — Demands stronger accountability from councils
moderate
IPP sentences — Supports independent expert review for resentencing
weak
Police services — Supports reinstatement of counter services
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-09 — Voted against the government bill, likely due to concerns about welfare cuts or inadequate support for vulnerable claimants
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing local examples like the Sandycroft centre and Redditch United FC. Uses personal experience (local government service, football background) to inform arguments. Emphasises practical support for vulnerable groups and systematic questioning across departments to identify policy gaps.
Background
Chris Bloore appears to have a background in local government, having served on Conservative-controlled councils before entering Parliament. He also has experience in football, having played as a goalkeeper for Northfield Town FC.