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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 | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament for Redditch | |
Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Rachel Maclean |
Majority | 789 (0.8%) |
Personal details | |
Political party | Labour |
Residence(s) | Bromsgrove, Worcestershire |
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]
Bloore lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.[8]