Portrait of Chris Loder

Former Member of Parliament

Chris Loder

Conservative MP for West Dorset

At a glanceChris Loder was a Conservative MP for West Dorset.

Early day motions1 tabled
Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Committee memberships

  • Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
  • Pet Abduction Bill 24 Jan 2024 – 31 Jan 2024
  • Transport Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 17 Jul 2023
  • Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill 1 Mar 2023 – 8 Mar 2023

Previous seats

  • West Dorset · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • West Dorset 4 Jul 2024

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£174,750 · 2024/25
Staffing£124,779
Accommodation£17,542
Miscellaneous£16,139

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chris Loder, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Chris Loder?

Chris Loder was a Member of Parliament who represented West Dorset in the House of Commons. See Chris Loder's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Chris Loder represent?

Chris Loder sat as Conservative. See Chris Loder's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Chris Loder represent?

Chris Loder was the Member of Parliament for West Dorset. See Chris Loder's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Chris Loder?

Chris Loder has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Chris Loder's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.