Chris Elmore
Labour · Bridgend
FULL PROFILEChris Elmore is the Labour MP for Bridgend, first elected in 2016. He is 42 years old. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Retail worker rights and safety · Human rights and international development · Post Office scandal accountability · Child poverty reduction · Aviation industry support
Positions
Immigration — Opposes stricter controls
strong
EU Integration — Supportive
strong
Worker Rights — Strong advocate for retail worker protections
strong
Abortion Access — Supports easier access
moderate
Government Transparency — Advocates for openness
moderate
Asylum System — Opposes stricter measures
moderate
Human Rights — Strong international advocate
strong
Child Poverty — Supports eradication efforts
moderate
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, drawing on personal experience in retail to inform policy positions. Combines evidence-based arguments with strong moral convictions, particularly on human rights and worker protections.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Chris Elmore worked in the retail sector and was involved in trade union activities, giving him direct experience of workplace issues and workers' rights advocacy.