Labour Member of Parliament for Redditch and the Villages • Proud dad • Villa fan • Maybe a little more relaxed on here? Please send all casework to chris.bloore.mp@parliament.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mlv3bq57h22dCybersecurity isn’t just about tech, it’s about protecting Redditch jobs. The JLR attack proved that when big firms are hit, our local workshops and supply chains pay the price. I’ve secured a commitment for parliamentary scrutiny of the Government’s new Cyber-Resilience Index.15 May 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv3bq57h22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mlskpfvtby22This Mental Health Awareness Week awareness isn’t enough, we need action. I’m fighting to tackle the root causes: poverty, poor housing and unsafe online spaces for our children.14 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlskpfvtby22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mlo2k32aqn22Today is International Nurses Day. Nurses are the backbone of our NHS, delivering world-class care with skill and compassion every day but gratitude must mean more than words. Fair pay, safe staffing and real support are essential.12 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2k32aqn22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3ml6r263ni22y🚧Emergency works on Marsden Road🚧 Emergency works are being carried out by Severn Trent on Marsden Road to identify and fix a leak. This work was unplanned and we were alerted by residents about significant disruption to Marsden Road and the surrounding streets.06 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6r263ni22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3ml4lguu4x42qFrom housing disputes to unfair benefit stops, my team and I are delivering real results for Redditch & the Villages. We’ve secured £800 in child maintenance arrears, overturned DWP decisions after a medical emergency and resolved complex utility disputes.05 May 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4lguu4x42qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mkwvlikrbq2hFantastic news for Redditch: £1.17m is coming to Heart of Worcestershire College, with a major share for our campus. This investment will upgrade digital connectivity and accelerate our transition to a net-zero, sustainable site.03 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwvlikrbq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mkruocwjno23Unpaid carers are the backbone of Redditch, balancing work, family and caring for loved ones. I visited Carers Careline to see their vital work, from financial advice to emotional support. Erica and the team are a lifeline.01 May 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkruocwjno23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mkpe7r33tv2oRedditch Local History Museum faces eviction by July, risking a vital part of our town’s identity. I’ve met trustees and am working urgently with the Council to secure a new home. As we bid for Town of Culture 2028, preserving our past isn’t optional - it’s essential.30 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpe7r33tv2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mknhsjeami2tThe horrendous news from Martley Close has shocked our community. My thoughts are with the victim’s family at this devastating time. I welcome West Mercia Police’s swift action, including an arrest and increased patrols.29 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknhsjeami2thttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mkkyzpsqum23I’m shocked and saddened by the fatal stabbing in Martley Close this morning. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones. I have spoken with West Mercia Police who have launched a murder investigation, with a cordon near the Longdon Close underpass and increased patrols in the area.28 Apr 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkyzpsqum23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mjyq3ojclt22Hospices provide dignity, comfort and expert care at the hardest moments I’m backing calls for fair, sustainable funding as pressures on the sector grow.21 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyq3ojclt22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mjtp2pfhpl22Wonderful to join KCA Redditch at Trinity High School for their vibrant Vishu and Easter celebrations A fantastic event full of music, singing, dancing and great food, bringing people together from across our community.19 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjtp2pfhpl22https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mjr6lvazdw2cGreat to roll up my sleeves and join 1st Redditch Scouts in Greenlands for a community garden clear-up Fantastic to see young people, leaders and volunteers working together to improve the space at the Scout Hut on Hadlow Close.18 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjr6lvazdw2chttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mjoo65jkou2tGreat to visit Clifford Springs and meet Director John Clifford and the team From family business to global exporter, they’re a brilliant example of Redditch manufacturing at its best; combining heritage, innovation and exceptional skill.17 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoo65jkou2thttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mjf4zgn6f32xI’ll be holding constituency advice surgeries across Redditch & the Villages throughout April, May and June These are a chance to meet face-to-face and raise any issue, from housing and healthcare to education, local services or community concerns.13 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjf4zgn6f32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mj52tp2lmf26Graduates in Redditch and the Villages, Parliament wants to hear from you A Treasury Committee inquiry is looking at student loans and fairness, with many leaving uni owing £50,000+ and facing frozen repayment thresholds. MPs are asking: are the terms fair and have the goalposts moved? https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3870/10 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj52tp2lmf26https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mj2kidtco52wWonderful to visit Redditch Community Shed at the Kingfisher Centre and present their £20,000 National Lottery funding This brilliant group tackles loneliness, builds friendships and supports wellbeing and it was inspiring to meet Terry, 95, who’s been part of the Shed for years.09 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2kidtco52whttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mixzvmqvlu2cGreat to visit Bee Lighting and hear directly from Colin Fulford and the team. We discussed the real pressures facing UK manufacturers, from rising energy costs to growing reliance on imports.08 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixzvmqvlu2chttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3miwawvrjt227A landmark step forward for working people in Redditch and across the UK From today, the Employment Rights Act delivers: sick pay from day one, day-one paternity & parental leave, stronger union recognition, new whistleblower protections and bereavement leave.07 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwawvrjt227https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3miny3hcxyk2mGreat to visit Primark in Redditch to discuss tackling retail crime and supporting our town centre businesses. Retail staff deserve to feel safe at work, and shoppers should feel confident coming into town.04 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3miny3hcxyk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3milhnkvmb527Thrilled to officially open the new trim trail at Holyoakes Field First School! Thanks to Persimmon Homes’ £6,000 donation, pupils now have a fun, active space to build confidence, strength, balance and wellbeing.03 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3milhnkvmb527https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3migxg6fwo22oGreat news for working people in Redditch and the Villages! From today, the National Living Wage rises to £12.71 (a £900 boost for full-time workers) while 18–20 year olds see an 8.5% rise to £10.85, worth around £1,500 a year. @labourunionsuk.bsky.social01 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migxg6fwo22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3migv2helx22wI met with Beverley Warmington, the new Chief Executive of the DVSA, to raise concerns about the difficulty local residents are having in booking driving tests. She acknowledged the challenges and highlighted that 1.9 million tests were completed last year, with 400 more examiners recruited.01 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migv2helx22whttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3migqpyiy2p2nRedditch is bidding for UK Town of Culture 2028 and I’ve written to Harry Styles asking him to back our bid. For young people here, he's living proof you can go from Redditch to the world stage.01 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3migqpyiy2p2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3midwcrprby2kYoung people in Redditch and the Villages deserve real opportunities, not years stuck out of work, education or training. I’ve backed the Government’s new package to tackle youth unemployment and cut NEET levels - a long overdue step change after years of inaction.31 Mar 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3midwcrprby2khttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mibfuycits27I raised the situation of stranded Redditch holidaymakers in Parliament and pressed the Foreign Secretary to step up support. Some families are still stuck in the Middle East and nearby countries, facing weeks of delays and visa issues - a deeply stressful situation. They need clear routes home.30 Mar 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibfuycits27https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mi6vbxmdcm26I’ve joined MPs from across the UK calling for a price cap and stronger regulation of off-grid energy. Around 1.7 million homes (including many in our surrounding villages) rely on heating oil or LPG, with no cap or proper protection from high, volatile prices. That’s not fair.29 Mar 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi6vbxmdcm26https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mi4i5btgtw2zProud to unveil the new WELCOME sculpture at the Alexandra Hospital - a powerful, community-led symbol of care and connection. Created with local residents, NHS staff, artists and partners, these oak hands (based on real staff) come together to form a circle of care as you approach.28 Mar 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4i5btgtw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mhbh473k3v2gDebt is common and it’s nothing to feel ashamed of. 1 in 2 of us will face a debt-related challenge at some point in our lives. It’s time to break the stigma this Debt Awareness Week. If you need support, StepChange Debt Charity can help. Visit www.stepchange.org/daw202617 Mar 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbh473k3v2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbloore.bsky.social/post/3mh3s4qobhu2pI’m marking International Long Covid Awareness Day by supporting children and young people living with Long Covid. @longcovidkids.bsky.social15 Mar 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:xadducodh3cfwstirvuhut4c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3s4qobhu2p