West Dorset MP appalled at removal of Thomas Hardy works from GCSE syllabus Monday, 27 June, 2022 West Dorset MP Chris Loder has condemned the news that examination board OCR has removed works from Dorset writer Thomas Hardy from its syllabus in their desire make the English Literature Syllabus more diverse. Mr Loder has said: “The recent attempts to erase some of the greatest literary icons of our history is of grave concern, not just in terms of educating our children, but also for... 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
New Megabus Route Announced 11th May 2021 A new coach route will link the Dorchester to London this month. From Friday 21st May, the county town of Dorset will be linked to the capital city of the... Local News
My Animal Welfare Bill (Sentencing) Act becomes law 29th April 2021 I am delighted to have successfully changed the law with the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021. This new Act, which was signed into law by Her Majesty The... Westminster News
Animal Welfare Bill completed Lords stages 28th April 2021 Lord Randall of Uxbridge kindly congratulated me on on pushing my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill through Parliament. There have been many pandemic-related... Westminster News
Chris's Animal Welfare Bill approved by both Houses of Parliament 28th April 2021 My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill have sucessfully completed passage through the Houses of Parliament. The Bill completed its Third Reading in the House of... Westminster News
