Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative · Christchurch
FULL PROFILESir Christopher Chope is the Conservative MP for Christchurch, first elected in 1997. He is 78 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
COVID-19 vaccine damage compensation · Democratic accountability of quangos · Brexit implementation · Local government finance · Parliamentary procedure
Positions
COVID-19 restrictions — Strongly opposed to lockdown measures and vaccine mandates
strong
Brexit implementation — Opposes Windsor Framework and EU-related regulations
strong
Vaccine damage compensation — Advocates for improved compensation scheme for vaccine injuries
strong
Immigration and asylum — Supports stricter immigration controls and asylum system
moderate
Taxation — Opposes tax increases including health and social care levy
moderate
Democratic accountability — Demands parliamentary scrutiny of arm's-length bodies and quangos
strong
Social issues — Traditional conservative positions on abortion and fox hunting
moderate
Local government — Advocates for adequate funding and cost recovery for local services
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2021 — Consistently voted against government COVID-19 restrictions including face coverings, self-isolation rules, and health protection measures, citing concerns about civil liberties and democratic oversight
2023-2024 — Repeatedly voted against Brexit-related regulations implementing the Windsor Framework, viewing them as undermining UK sovereignty and democratic control
2021 — Voted against the government's social care funding proposals, opposing the tax increase on principle
Reasoning Style
Procedurally-focused and constitutionally-driven, frequently challenging the democratic legitimacy of decisions made by unelected bodies. Uses parliamentary procedure as a tool for accountability, often raising technical points about process and scrutiny rather than purely ideological arguments.
Background
Former solicitor and local government leader who served as Leader of Wandsworth Council (1979-1983) before entering Parliament, bringing extensive experience in local government and legal practice.