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Chris Bloore

Labour MP for Redditch

Elected 2024-07-04

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Redditch
£167.7K Expenses claimed · rank #758 of 650
£0 Donations received
2 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Chris Bloore on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
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 Summer Savings scheme will make days out more affordable while supporting local businesses. Let’s make this summer special for everyone.
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Bluesky
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 extended, saving drivers £120. Hauliers get a 12-month road tax holiday and red diesel is slashed to its lowest rate in 20 years.
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Bluesky
We need transparency to force big companies to protect their suppliers. I’ll ensure this delivers the security our local economy deserves.
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Bluesky
Cybersecurity isn’t just about tech, it’s about protecting Redditch jobs. The JLR attack proved that when big firms are hit, our local workshops and supply chains pay the price. I’ve secured a commitment for parliamentary scrutiny of the Government’s new Cyber-Resilience Index.
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Bluesky
I back the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Action Plan, calling for better support for new parents and stronger Online Safety Act enforcement. Together, we can build a movement for good mental health in Redditch & the Villages.
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Bluesky
This Mental Health Awareness Week awareness isn’t enough, we need action. I’m fighting to tackle the root causes: poverty, poor housing and unsafe online spaces for our children.
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Bluesky
Thank you to all nursing staff across Redditch & the Villages for keeping us safe and healthy. Let’s ensure those who care for us are properly cared for too.
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Bluesky
Today is International Nurses Day. Nurses are the backbone of our NHS, delivering world-class care with skill and compassion every day but gratitude must mean more than words. Fair pay, safe staffing and real support are essential.
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22 more recent statements available.

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £167,691. Rank: #758 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£137,355
Office
£23,342
Accommodation
£417
Travel
£6,576

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 140 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £176,014. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

29 items for review
  • £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,576 Single claim of £1,576.35 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £670 Single claim of £669.85 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £545 Single claim of £545.27 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 21/01/2025.
  • £898 Single claim of £897.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 03/03/2025.
  • £538 Single claim of £537.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 17/03/2025.
  • £2,520 Single claim of £2,520.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 26/03/2025.
  • £625 Single claim of £625.00 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 03/03/2025.
  • £1,020 Single claim of £1,020.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
  • £1,020 Single claim of £1,020.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
  • £1,020 Single claim of £1,020.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
  • £1,020 Single claim of £1,020.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £1,020 Single claim of £1,020.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
  • £963 Single claim of £962.63 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 02/09/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 02/09/2024.
  • £867 Single claim of £866.66 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 04/12/2024.
  • £1,312 Single claim of £1,311.73 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 17/03/2025.
  • £2,325 Single claim of £2,324.87 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 03/03/2025.
  • £502 Single claim of £502.09 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £1,937 Single claim of £1,936.96 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 19/08/2024.
  • £1,937 Description / details contain MP's surname on 19/08/2024: ""
  • £1,701 Single claim of £1,701.31 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £536 Single claim of £535.50 for Mileage - car (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £814 Single claim of £814.15 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,183 Single claim of £1,183.20 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 10/12/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £166,407

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£134,275
25/02/2025StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
26/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£2,520
03/03/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
Ink and stationery0
£2,325
19/08/2024Office CostsWebsite hosting and designFY 24-25
https://www.chrisbloore.co.uk/0
£1,937
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2512 nights
£1,701
31/03/2025MP TravelMileage - carFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,576
16/06/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
17/03/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
Stationery and ink for office0
£1,312
10/12/2025Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 25-26
PRECISIONCONNECTS0
£1,183
04/02/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,020
06/01/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,020
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,020
03/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,020
04/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,020
02/09/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011804-9]0
£963
03/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£898
04/12/2024Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
VIKING0
£867
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£814
31/03/2025MP TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£780

Year on year

FY 24-25 101 claims £167,556
FY 25-26 39 claims £8,458

Travel

£6,521 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£616 paid across 3 nights.

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