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
My campaign against the Norchester development 18th January 2021 I am opposed to the building of mass developments in West Dorset, such as 'Norchester' - the 4000 houses planned for the outskirts of Dorchester. On 8th July... Local News
David Sidwick - Police and Crime Commissioner Elections 2021 16th January 2021 Chris Loder is backing David Sidwick as Conservative candidate for the next Police and Crime Commissioner. A statement from David Sidwick, PCC candidate 2021... Local News
EU trade agreement becomes law 31st December 2020 Both Houses of Parliament have now approved the excellent deal secured for the United Kingdom, which fully delivers on what the British people voted for both in... Westminster News
Disappointment as West Dorset stays in Tier 2 17th December 2020 Response to the statement from the Health Secretary on 17th December 2020 following the Government's coronavirus tier review. PRESS RELEASE West Dorset MP... Speeches in Parliament
Plan to end live animal exports is announced 3rd December 2020 West Dorset MP' Chris Loder has achieved a victory for animal welfare today (3 December), as the Government announces its plan to end live animal exports. Read... Westminster News
The debate in Parliament on regional tiers 2nd December 2020 For the latest update following the Government's tier review on 17th December 2020, visit: www.chrisloder.co.uk/tier2 I support the Government’s approach to... Westminster News
The Chancellor's Spending Review 2020/21 25th November 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has presented his Spending Review 2020 to Parliament. In his opening speech he said: Today’s Spending Review... Westminster News
Chris Loder joins agricultural trade discussions with Australia 20th November 2020 PRESS RELEASE: West Dorset MP joins agricultural trade discussions with Australia West Dorset MP Chris Loder attends briefing with the Australian High... Westminster News
Support for West Dorset's charities 18th November 2020 In recent months, we have relied upon our charities and local voluntary groups more than ever. A crucial part of the Government’s response to COVID has been the... Local News
