Constituency

West Dorset

This seat is currently vacant

The previous MP was Chris Loder (Conservative), who is no longer serving. A by-election will be held to elect a new MP for this constituency.

Representation history

How this seat was represented before the by-election, with each MP's voting record.

Edward Morello Current MP

LD MP since Jul 2024

60 %

Participation

178

Aye

157

Against party

Voted in 335 of 563 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Chris Loder

Con Dec 2019 – May 2024

87 %

Participation

471

Aye

462

Against party

Voted in 933 of 1,068 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Sir Oliver Letwin

Ind May 1997 – Nov 2019

89 %

Participation

305

Aye

331

Against party

Voted in 636 of 718 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Constituency source UK Parliament Members API