Christopher James Bloore is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Redditch since 4 July 2024.[1]

Chris Bloore
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Redditch
Assumed office
5 July 2024
Preceded byRachel Maclean
Majority789 (0.8%)
Personal details
Political partyLabour
Residence(s)Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Political career

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Bloore was previously a member of Worcestershire County Council, representing Bromsgrove South; he resigned midway through his term after his election in 2017 to work in Toronto, Canada;[2] his resignation triggered a by-election which was won by the Conservative Party, with Labour finishing fourth.[3] Bloore was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Redditch in February 2024.[4]

During the election campaign, it was reported that Bloore has deleted his online employment history.[5]

Bloore's local party website describes him as a "business leader".[6] The Redditch Advertiser notes that he previously worked in Canada as the Chief Executive Officer of a provincial tourism trade association.[7]

Personal life

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Bloore lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Redditch | General Election 2024 | Sky News". election.news.sky.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  2. ^ "Bromsgrove South county councillor Chris Bloore resigns". Bromsgrove Standard. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  3. ^ "Bromsgrove South by-election: Conservatives take Labour seat". Bromsgrove Advertiser. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  4. ^ Belger, Katie Neame, Morgan Jones, Tom (2024-06-06). "Labour selections: parliamentary candidates selected so far for the general election". LabourList. Retrieved 2024-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Young, Max (2024-06-25). "Labour Candidate Deletes Entire LinkedIn Account After Guido Scrutiny". Guido Fawkes. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  6. ^ Party, Redditch Labour. "Redditch Labour Party". Redditch Labour Party. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  7. ^ "Labour party reveals candidate for next general election". Redditch Advertiser. 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  8. ^ "Parliamentary Election - Redditch Constituency". Redditchbc.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Redditch
2024–present
Incumbent