Member of Parliament
Sir Christopher Chope
At a glance
Sir Christopher Chope is currently a Conservative MP for Christchurch, and has represented the constituency for 29 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 7,455. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 59.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sir Christopher Chope submitted £249,241 of expenses, which is 10 % higher than the average MP. Asked 108 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 3 motions that went to a division.
Parliamentary activity snapshot
Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.
Voting alignment
MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.
Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.
Constituency
Parliamentary history
Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 29 years, 2 months. Majority of 7,455. 37 role(s) recorded.
Voting record
Voted in 1,393 of 2,349 eligible divisions (59.3 %).
Parliamentary activity
33 debate appearances and 47 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 108 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 304 bill(s).
Early Day Motions
Tabled 0 and co-signed 3 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.
Expenses
Total spend of £249,241 in the 2024-25 financial year.
Registered interests
Interests registered across 3 categories.
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FAQs
Who is Sir Christopher Chope?
Sir Christopher Chope is a Member of Parliament representing Christchurch. Source
Which party does Sir Christopher Chope represent?
Sir Christopher Chope currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Sir Christopher Chope represent?
Sir Christopher Chope currently represents Christchurch. Source
How long has Sir Christopher Chope been an MP?
Sir Christopher Chope has been in the House of Commons for 29 years, 2 months. Source
What registered interests are listed for Sir Christopher Chope?
Sir Christopher Chope has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source