West Dorset’s MP fears Norchester ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s purchase of Lyscombe Farm Monday, 20 May, 2024 West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder fears that the 3,500-house North of Dorchester development ‘will happen’ following Dorset Wildlife Trust’s multi-million-pound purchase of 833 acres at Lyscombe Farm - situated 10 miles north of Dorchester. The Trust’s purchase is said to enable 3,700 new homes to be built in Dorset, offering nutrient mitigation credits to housing developers to offset their... Local News
Farmer's son MP Chris Loder's barnstorming speech on Back British Farming Day 17th September 2021 West Dorset MP Chris Loder spoke strongly in support of farmers in a Westminster Hall debate this morning. Chris confronted the fact that numerous vegan, animal... Westminster News
Chris Loder MP supports Dorset Council on social care 16th September 2021 Chris Loder MP supports Dorset Council’s excellent record caring for the people who need it in West Dorset despite spiralling costs of adult social care. He... Local News
West Dorset MP Chris Loder welcomes St John Ambulance volunteers to Westminster 8th September 2021 West Dorset MP Chris Loder welcomed volunteers from St John’s Ambulance to Westminster to an event today to thank them for their incredible work supporting the... Local News
Chris Loder MP challenges Dorset Police for more resources to clamp down on antisocial behaviour 24th August 2021 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has challenged Dorset Police and the new Police Commissioner to ensure that Lyme Regis received a greater priority in Dorset policing... Local News
The Williams-Shapps Plan - My View on the Rail Command Paper 28th May 2021 The Department for Transport announced the Government’s new plan for the future of the railways on Thursday 20th May. I think the Williams-Shapps Plan is... Westminster News
Compulsory Food Miles Labels - Amendment to the Environment Bill by West Dorset MP 27th May 2021 On 26th May I tabled an amendment (New Clause 28) to the Environment Bill, which would require food miles to be listed on products to enable consumers to make... Speeches in Parliament
Great British Railways set to provide improved connection for the South West confirms West Dorset MP 20th May 2021 I enthusiastically welcomes the Williams-Shapps Plan to entirely reform and improve the railways in this country. I commended the Secretary of State for... Speeches in Parliament
Chris Loder MP endorses the Queen's Speech and the opportunities for Britain and West Dorset 13th May 2021 In the House of Commons of Thursday 13th May I endorsed the sentiment and policies put forward by the Government in the recent Queen's Speech. The Gracious... Speeches in Parliament
Chris Loder MP challenges Highways England's bureaucracy re A35 12th May 2021 In Transport Select Committee on 12th May 2021, Chris Loder MP challenged members of Highways England, on the efficiency of their implementation of safety... Speeches in Parliament
