Wera Hobhouse MP
@werahobhouse.org.uk
Lib Dem MP for Bath 🔶
Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Member 🌍
Championing women’s rights by helping to criminalise upskirting (2019) and make workplaces safer (2023)🧑⚖️
Published and promoted by Wera Hobhouse at 31 James St. West, BA1 2BT.
Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Member 🌍
Championing women’s rights by helping to criminalise upskirting (2019) and make workplaces safer (2023)🧑⚖️
Published and promoted by Wera Hobhouse at 31 James St. West, BA1 2BT.
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Unable to rely on the US for security, 2026 must be the year that Britain & Europe become stronger together.
That's why this year I will be campaigning for:
🔶A new UK-EU Customs Union
📈Aligning ourselves with the Single Market
🤝Coordinating our defence capabilities
We must stand together.
That's why this year I will be campaigning for:
🔶A new UK-EU Customs Union
📈Aligning ourselves with the Single Market
🤝Coordinating our defence capabilities
We must stand together.
Allowing oil & gas exploration in protected areas completely undermines their purpose. It’s shameful the UK is among the worst offenders.
The Government must step up & protect our seas, starting by refusing approval for the Rosebank project - the pipeline for which cuts through a protected area.
The Government must step up & protect our seas, starting by refusing approval for the Rosebank project - the pipeline for which cuts through a protected area.
Protected areas oil exploration 'shocking, irresponsible'
Britain is world’s worst offender for letting fossil fuel companies drill in protected areas.
theecologist.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Allowing oil & gas exploration in protected areas completely undermines their purpose. It’s shameful the UK is among the worst offenders.
The Government must step up & protect our seas, starting by refusing approval for the Rosebank project - the pipeline for which cuts through a protected area.
The Government must step up & protect our seas, starting by refusing approval for the Rosebank project - the pipeline for which cuts through a protected area.
It's disgraceful people are dying on cancer waiting lists after months - sometimes a year - without treatment.
That's why, this World Cancer Day we @libdems.org.uk are demanding a law to ensure 100% of cancer patients start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral.
Early treatment saves lives.
That's why, this World Cancer Day we @libdems.org.uk are demanding a law to ensure 100% of cancer patients start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral.
Early treatment saves lives.
February 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM
It's disgraceful people are dying on cancer waiting lists after months - sometimes a year - without treatment.
That's why, this World Cancer Day we @libdems.org.uk are demanding a law to ensure 100% of cancer patients start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral.
Early treatment saves lives.
That's why, this World Cancer Day we @libdems.org.uk are demanding a law to ensure 100% of cancer patients start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral.
Early treatment saves lives.
The revelations about Mandelson raise serious questions. How was he appointed US ambassador, and how did sensitive government information leak without anyone noticing?
Only a full statutory public inquiry can uncover the truth and deliver justice for Epstein’s victims.
Only a full statutory public inquiry can uncover the truth and deliver justice for Epstein’s victims.
Mandelson lobbied US government on bank rules after Epstein request, files appear to show
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is under pressure to release all documents about Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US in 2024.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The revelations about Mandelson raise serious questions. How was he appointed US ambassador, and how did sensitive government information leak without anyone noticing?
Only a full statutory public inquiry can uncover the truth and deliver justice for Epstein’s victims.
Only a full statutory public inquiry can uncover the truth and deliver justice for Epstein’s victims.
I recently met with local domestic abuse charities Developing Health and Independence, Voices & The Nelson Trust.
Joined-up services save lives & support recovery.
I asked the Government how we can encourage collaboration nationally - rather than forcing charities to compete for limited funding.👇
Joined-up services save lives & support recovery.
I asked the Government how we can encourage collaboration nationally - rather than forcing charities to compete for limited funding.👇
February 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I recently met with local domestic abuse charities Developing Health and Independence, Voices & The Nelson Trust.
Joined-up services save lives & support recovery.
I asked the Government how we can encourage collaboration nationally - rather than forcing charities to compete for limited funding.👇
Joined-up services save lives & support recovery.
I asked the Government how we can encourage collaboration nationally - rather than forcing charities to compete for limited funding.👇
The British Metal Recycling Association is launching its Net Zero roadmap.
Recycling metals avoids energy-intensive primary production and is key to cutting emissions.
A UK shift to Electric Arc Furnaces and recycled metal could save 4 million tonnes of CO₂ every year.
Recycling metals avoids energy-intensive primary production and is key to cutting emissions.
A UK shift to Electric Arc Furnaces and recycled metal could save 4 million tonnes of CO₂ every year.
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The British Metal Recycling Association is launching its Net Zero roadmap.
Recycling metals avoids energy-intensive primary production and is key to cutting emissions.
A UK shift to Electric Arc Furnaces and recycled metal could save 4 million tonnes of CO₂ every year.
Recycling metals avoids energy-intensive primary production and is key to cutting emissions.
A UK shift to Electric Arc Furnaces and recycled metal could save 4 million tonnes of CO₂ every year.
From urging the Government to back innovative green technologies like Drift Energy in Bath, to calling for infrastructure to protect women cyclists 🚲- this past week I've been standing up for the issues that matter to you.
Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇
Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇
February 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
From urging the Government to back innovative green technologies like Drift Energy in Bath, to calling for infrastructure to protect women cyclists 🚲- this past week I've been standing up for the issues that matter to you.
Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇
Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇
Rates relief for only pubs & music venues is a slap in the face to the cafes, restaurants, theatres, small shops & more left still struggling.
The Government must give retail, hospitality & leisure businesses a full 20p rates discount & back our @libdems.org.uk call for an emergency 5% VAT cut.
The Government must give retail, hospitality & leisure businesses a full 20p rates discount & back our @libdems.org.uk call for an emergency 5% VAT cut.
February 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Rates relief for only pubs & music venues is a slap in the face to the cafes, restaurants, theatres, small shops & more left still struggling.
The Government must give retail, hospitality & leisure businesses a full 20p rates discount & back our @libdems.org.uk call for an emergency 5% VAT cut.
The Government must give retail, hospitality & leisure businesses a full 20p rates discount & back our @libdems.org.uk call for an emergency 5% VAT cut.
Great to visit the Accident & Emergency Department at the RUH last week.
I saw first hand how staff are working incredibly hard in the most challenging circumstances - with attendances at record levels this winter.
They deserve our thanks and a system that truly supports them.🏥🚑
I saw first hand how staff are working incredibly hard in the most challenging circumstances - with attendances at record levels this winter.
They deserve our thanks and a system that truly supports them.🏥🚑
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Great to visit the Accident & Emergency Department at the RUH last week.
I saw first hand how staff are working incredibly hard in the most challenging circumstances - with attendances at record levels this winter.
They deserve our thanks and a system that truly supports them.🏥🚑
I saw first hand how staff are working incredibly hard in the most challenging circumstances - with attendances at record levels this winter.
They deserve our thanks and a system that truly supports them.🏥🚑
From February 4th to March 13th, the lift to Platform 2 at Bath Spa station will be out of service due to upgrades.
Passengers needing assistance should speak to station staff.
Those unable to use stairs are asked, where possible, to contact GWR Passenger Assist before travelling to get support.
Passengers needing assistance should speak to station staff.
Those unable to use stairs are asked, where possible, to contact GWR Passenger Assist before travelling to get support.
Lift upgrades and maintenance | Great Western Railway
Find out about planned maintenance of lifts at stations and how this may affect your journey.
www.gwr.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
From February 4th to March 13th, the lift to Platform 2 at Bath Spa station will be out of service due to upgrades.
Passengers needing assistance should speak to station staff.
Those unable to use stairs are asked, where possible, to contact GWR Passenger Assist before travelling to get support.
Passengers needing assistance should speak to station staff.
Those unable to use stairs are asked, where possible, to contact GWR Passenger Assist before travelling to get support.
It’s sickening that women are being covertly filmed & this violating footage is shared online.
Online tools & platforms are enabling new ways to harass women.
That's why the Government must back our @libdems.org.uk call to create a dedicated online crime agency to tackle these threats head on.
Online tools & platforms are enabling new ways to harass women.
That's why the Government must back our @libdems.org.uk call to create a dedicated online crime agency to tackle these threats head on.
Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds
The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It’s sickening that women are being covertly filmed & this violating footage is shared online.
Online tools & platforms are enabling new ways to harass women.
That's why the Government must back our @libdems.org.uk call to create a dedicated online crime agency to tackle these threats head on.
Online tools & platforms are enabling new ways to harass women.
That's why the Government must back our @libdems.org.uk call to create a dedicated online crime agency to tackle these threats head on.
I am deeply concerned that Starmer is failing to properly stand up to China.
I understand the importance of improving our trading relationship, but it must never cost us our values.
The CCP must be criticised for their human rights abuses & the shocking imprisonment of Jimmy Lai.
I understand the importance of improving our trading relationship, but it must never cost us our values.
The CCP must be criticised for their human rights abuses & the shocking imprisonment of Jimmy Lai.
February 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I am deeply concerned that Starmer is failing to properly stand up to China.
I understand the importance of improving our trading relationship, but it must never cost us our values.
The CCP must be criticised for their human rights abuses & the shocking imprisonment of Jimmy Lai.
I understand the importance of improving our trading relationship, but it must never cost us our values.
The CCP must be criticised for their human rights abuses & the shocking imprisonment of Jimmy Lai.
Bath’s new Ukrainian Education Hub is more than a place for classes & courses.
It's a community - a space where Ukrainians can integrate into local life, build confidence & gain new skills, while remaining connected to their roots.
It was an honour to celebrate the opening ceremony with them.
It's a community - a space where Ukrainians can integrate into local life, build confidence & gain new skills, while remaining connected to their roots.
It was an honour to celebrate the opening ceremony with them.
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Bath’s new Ukrainian Education Hub is more than a place for classes & courses.
It's a community - a space where Ukrainians can integrate into local life, build confidence & gain new skills, while remaining connected to their roots.
It was an honour to celebrate the opening ceremony with them.
It's a community - a space where Ukrainians can integrate into local life, build confidence & gain new skills, while remaining connected to their roots.
It was an honour to celebrate the opening ceremony with them.
February is LGBT+ History Month.
This month, we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they've faced & renew our commitment to equality.
We @libdems.org.uk have a proud legacy fighting for equality & will keep pushing for a more inclusive future.
This month, we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they've faced & renew our commitment to equality.
We @libdems.org.uk have a proud legacy fighting for equality & will keep pushing for a more inclusive future.
February 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
February is LGBT+ History Month.
This month, we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they've faced & renew our commitment to equality.
We @libdems.org.uk have a proud legacy fighting for equality & will keep pushing for a more inclusive future.
This month, we celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, reflect on the struggles they've faced & renew our commitment to equality.
We @libdems.org.uk have a proud legacy fighting for equality & will keep pushing for a more inclusive future.
Great to join Newbridge councillors Michelle and Sammy at their ward surgery on Saturday.
We discussed the importance of improved street lighting in poorly lit areas, such as near the river and footpaths, to ensure everyone feels safe to walk and cycle during the dark winter months.
We discussed the importance of improved street lighting in poorly lit areas, such as near the river and footpaths, to ensure everyone feels safe to walk and cycle during the dark winter months.
February 2, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Great to join Newbridge councillors Michelle and Sammy at their ward surgery on Saturday.
We discussed the importance of improved street lighting in poorly lit areas, such as near the river and footpaths, to ensure everyone feels safe to walk and cycle during the dark winter months.
We discussed the importance of improved street lighting in poorly lit areas, such as near the river and footpaths, to ensure everyone feels safe to walk and cycle during the dark winter months.
I was not on any sanctions list - yet I was barred from Hong Kong. I’ve had no clarity on how “lifted sanctions” affect MPs like me.
A reset that ignores secret bans on British MPs isn’t a reset. We must be free to criticise China without fear.
China must lift any and all bans on its critics.
A reset that ignores secret bans on British MPs isn’t a reset. We must be free to criticise China without fear.
China must lift any and all bans on its critics.
January 30, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I was not on any sanctions list - yet I was barred from Hong Kong. I’ve had no clarity on how “lifted sanctions” affect MPs like me.
A reset that ignores secret bans on British MPs isn’t a reset. We must be free to criticise China without fear.
China must lift any and all bans on its critics.
A reset that ignores secret bans on British MPs isn’t a reset. We must be free to criticise China without fear.
China must lift any and all bans on its critics.
Back Bath’s buses.🚌
Bus services already fail Bath's residents every day with delays, cancellations & less routes. Shamefully, the Government's has reduced bus funding for the West of England which will mean more cuts to vital services.
Sign our Lib Dem petition to properly fund our buses.👇
Bus services already fail Bath's residents every day with delays, cancellations & less routes. Shamefully, the Government's has reduced bus funding for the West of England which will mean more cuts to vital services.
Sign our Lib Dem petition to properly fund our buses.👇
Back Our Buses in B&NES
Call on WECA to fund more regular bus services in rural and urban areas.
digitallibdems.typeform.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Back Bath’s buses.🚌
Bus services already fail Bath's residents every day with delays, cancellations & less routes. Shamefully, the Government's has reduced bus funding for the West of England which will mean more cuts to vital services.
Sign our Lib Dem petition to properly fund our buses.👇
Bus services already fail Bath's residents every day with delays, cancellations & less routes. Shamefully, the Government's has reduced bus funding for the West of England which will mean more cuts to vital services.
Sign our Lib Dem petition to properly fund our buses.👇
Following my intervention in Parliament, it's great funding has been released for Bath’s new special school at the Culverhay site.
But securing funding is only the beginning. I’ll keep working with @bathnes.bsky.social to push the Government to get this school built as quickly as possible.
But securing funding is only the beginning. I’ll keep working with @bathnes.bsky.social to push the Government to get this school built as quickly as possible.
January 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Following my intervention in Parliament, it's great funding has been released for Bath’s new special school at the Culverhay site.
But securing funding is only the beginning. I’ll keep working with @bathnes.bsky.social to push the Government to get this school built as quickly as possible.
But securing funding is only the beginning. I’ll keep working with @bathnes.bsky.social to push the Government to get this school built as quickly as possible.
We Liberal Democrats are standing up for everyone who believes in a decent, compassionate country.
The United Kingdom is at its best when we’re true to our values: tolerance, decency, respect for individual freedom and the rule of law.
We can't let Nigel Farage throw that all away by turning Britain into Trump’s America.
Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats.
We can't let Nigel Farage throw that all away by turning Britain into Trump’s America.
Choose a brighter future with the Liberal Democrats.
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM
We Liberal Democrats are standing up for everyone who believes in a decent, compassionate country.
When I tried to go to Hong Kong, I was barred from entering.
It's only visa-free travel until you speak up against human rights abuses or criticise the threat China poses.
Silence is the real entry requirement.
It's only visa-free travel until you speak up against human rights abuses or criticise the threat China poses.
Silence is the real entry requirement.
Starmer secures visa-free travel deal for Britons visiting China
Britons will be able to travel to China for 30 days without a visa under the new deal, which will apply to both tourists and business travellers
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When I tried to go to Hong Kong, I was barred from entering.
It's only visa-free travel until you speak up against human rights abuses or criticise the threat China poses.
Silence is the real entry requirement.
It's only visa-free travel until you speak up against human rights abuses or criticise the threat China poses.
Silence is the real entry requirement.
The Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath should be a place everyone can enjoy.
That's why I’m calling on the Government to work with the Canal & River Trust to ensure that proportionate powers are given to enforcement agencies, alongside proper safeguards for boaters so our waterways are welcoming for all.
That's why I’m calling on the Government to work with the Canal & River Trust to ensure that proportionate powers are given to enforcement agencies, alongside proper safeguards for boaters so our waterways are welcoming for all.
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath should be a place everyone can enjoy.
That's why I’m calling on the Government to work with the Canal & River Trust to ensure that proportionate powers are given to enforcement agencies, alongside proper safeguards for boaters so our waterways are welcoming for all.
That's why I’m calling on the Government to work with the Canal & River Trust to ensure that proportionate powers are given to enforcement agencies, alongside proper safeguards for boaters so our waterways are welcoming for all.
The Government's choice to again deny WASPI Women compensation is an utter betrayal.
They have turned their back on millions of women & ignored the independent Ombudsman’s findings.
It's disgraceful. We @libdems.org.uk will be pressing ministers to give them the fair treatment they deserve.
They have turned their back on millions of women & ignored the independent Ombudsman’s findings.
It's disgraceful. We @libdems.org.uk will be pressing ministers to give them the fair treatment they deserve.
Hopes dashed as ‘Waspi women’ again denied state pension compensation
Latest ruling affects up to 3.6m women born in 1950s who say they have lost out in way UK pension age changed
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The Government's choice to again deny WASPI Women compensation is an utter betrayal.
They have turned their back on millions of women & ignored the independent Ombudsman’s findings.
It's disgraceful. We @libdems.org.uk will be pressing ministers to give them the fair treatment they deserve.
They have turned their back on millions of women & ignored the independent Ombudsman’s findings.
It's disgraceful. We @libdems.org.uk will be pressing ministers to give them the fair treatment they deserve.
It's insulting to ask families to pay more in a cost-of-living crisis while rivers are treated like sewers & customers sometimes go without water.💧
Households shouldn’t foot the bill for private water firms’ failures. We @libdems.org.uk are demanding Ofwat be scrapped for a new tougher regulator.
Households shouldn’t foot the bill for private water firms’ failures. We @libdems.org.uk are demanding Ofwat be scrapped for a new tougher regulator.
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much
The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 AM
It's insulting to ask families to pay more in a cost-of-living crisis while rivers are treated like sewers & customers sometimes go without water.💧
Households shouldn’t foot the bill for private water firms’ failures. We @libdems.org.uk are demanding Ofwat be scrapped for a new tougher regulator.
Households shouldn’t foot the bill for private water firms’ failures. We @libdems.org.uk are demanding Ofwat be scrapped for a new tougher regulator.
Community energy should benefit the communities hosting and running these projects.
They should feel the benefits every day with the energy supply produced being used by local people.⚡
I asked what progress is being made to allow this to happen.
They should feel the benefits every day with the energy supply produced being used by local people.⚡
I asked what progress is being made to allow this to happen.
January 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Community energy should benefit the communities hosting and running these projects.
They should feel the benefits every day with the energy supply produced being used by local people.⚡
I asked what progress is being made to allow this to happen.
They should feel the benefits every day with the energy supply produced being used by local people.⚡
I asked what progress is being made to allow this to happen.
We welcome boaters who live on our canals – they make our waterways safer & are valued residents of our city.🛶
But a small minority let everyone down: dumping toilet waste, blocking towpaths, and abandoning sinking boats.
This harms residents and responsible boaters who call our canals home.
But a small minority let everyone down: dumping toilet waste, blocking towpaths, and abandoning sinking boats.
This harms residents and responsible boaters who call our canals home.
January 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
We welcome boaters who live on our canals – they make our waterways safer & are valued residents of our city.🛶
But a small minority let everyone down: dumping toilet waste, blocking towpaths, and abandoning sinking boats.
This harms residents and responsible boaters who call our canals home.
But a small minority let everyone down: dumping toilet waste, blocking towpaths, and abandoning sinking boats.
This harms residents and responsible boaters who call our canals home.
Too often we’re told climate policies & the push towards Net Zero is driving up people's energy bills.
The truth: high gas prices caused two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
Investing in clean energy is the best way to slash people's bills.
The truth: high gas prices caused two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
Investing in clean energy is the best way to slash people's bills.
Expensive gas still biggest driver of high UK electricity bills, says UKERC - Carbon Brief
High gas prices are responsible for two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
www.carbonbrief.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Too often we’re told climate policies & the push towards Net Zero is driving up people's energy bills.
The truth: high gas prices caused two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
Investing in clean energy is the best way to slash people's bills.
The truth: high gas prices caused two-thirds of the rise in household electricity bills since before the global energy crisis.
Investing in clean energy is the best way to slash people's bills.