Local Economy

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Chris Loder MP attends Home of British Helicopters event at Leonardo UK

Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset, visited Leonardo UK in Yeovil on Monday 22nd August to recognise the site as being the “Home of British Helicopters”. The company employs hundreds of people from across the West Dorset constituency and plays a significant role in the local economy.

Local MP supporting Lyme Regis Boatbuilding Academy

West Dorset MP Chris Loder was welcomed by the Lyme Regis boatbuilding Academy last week to observe the vital work they do in empowering people to learn the historic art of boatbuilding and discuss ways to further support the charity.   The Academy works with a small number of students every

MP rallies for West Dorset Egg farmers against Supermarkets

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has urged the Government act on the behaviour of large supermarkets whose exploitation of the UK farming industry has left supply chains depleted, inflexible and fragile in the face of mounting costs during a debate in Parliament last week.   Chris claimed in a West