Member of Parliament
Sir Christopher Chope
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
1 May 1997
Commons start
29 years, 0 months
Time in Commons
60.0 %
Voting participation
-13.3 % vs avg
7,455
Majority
32
Debates (12 months)
48
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
http://www.chrischope.com/Topic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Chope | Con Conservative | 16,941 | 35.8 % |
| Mike Cox | LD Liberal Democrat | 9,486 | 20.0 % |
| Robin Adamson | RUK Reform UK | 8,961 | 18.9 % |
| Joanna Howard | Lab Labour | 7,762 | 16.4 % |
| Susan Graham | Green Green Party | 1,900 | 4.0 % |
| Simon McCormack | Ind Independent | 1,728 | 3.7 % |
| Sasha Jolliffe Yasawi | Animal Welfare Party | 335 | 0.7 % |
| Steve Unwin | UKIP UK Independence Party | 163 | 0.3 % |
| Trevor Parsons | SDP Social Democratic Party | 59 | 0.1 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,382 of 2,302 eligible divisions (60.0 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1382
Total votes
585
Aye
797
No
72
Against party
Divisions
Page 4 of 93Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
20
Speeches
11
Questions
15
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of the House 14 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Park Home Owners 28 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges 28 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Driving Test Waiting Times 12 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion 12 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lord Mandelson 4 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| US Department of Justice Release of Files 2 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation: Referendums 21 Jan 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital (1)
Name of company or organisation: Carclew Limited (Updated 20 June 2017)
8. Miscellaneous (3)
Retired barrister. (Updated 1 June 2015)
Joint Treasurer of the British-American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 12 July 2023 (Registered 31 January 2024)
Director of Carclew Limited, a small private company which provides business consultancy services but excludes advice on parliamentary or public affairs (previously registered under Category 1 and updated 20 June 2017). (Registered 1 April 2026)
9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses (1)
Name: Christine Chope Relationship: Spouse Role: Secretary Working pattern: Full time
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, 0 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Sir Christopher Chope voted in?
Sir Christopher Chope has recorded votes in 1,382 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (60.0 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Sir Christopher Chope voted against their party?
Sir Christopher Chope has voted against the party majority 72 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Sir Christopher Chope held?
Sir Christopher Chope has 37 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. 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
What was Sir Christopher Chope's latest election result?
Sir Christopher Chope's latest imported election result is Con Hold in Christchurch, with a majority of 7,455. Source
How active is Sir Christopher Chope in parliamentary debates?
Sir Christopher Chope has made 48 contributions across 32 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source