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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Erasmus live updates: Scheme to return for UK students from 2027
British students will be able to spend a year studying at EU universities without paying extra fees, and vice versa for European students.
www.bbc.co.uk
A welcome step in the right direction for forging closer links again with our European neighbours.
To grow our economy government should now go further & consider our @libdems.org.uk proposal to form a new EU-Uk customs.
Brexit is losing us billions of pounds every year. It’s not inevitable.
To grow our economy government should now go further & consider our @libdems.org.uk proposal to form a new EU-Uk customs.
Brexit is losing us billions of pounds every year. It’s not inevitable.
I'm proud that Bath Welcomes Refugees has helped 800+ refugees integrate into our city.
Employment support & English language provision are essential for enabling refugees to contribute fully to society.
In Parliament, I asked the Government how they are supporting refugees to live and work here.👇
Employment support & English language provision are essential for enabling refugees to contribute fully to society.
In Parliament, I asked the Government how they are supporting refugees to live and work here.👇
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I'm proud that Bath Welcomes Refugees has helped 800+ refugees integrate into our city.
Employment support & English language provision are essential for enabling refugees to contribute fully to society.
In Parliament, I asked the Government how they are supporting refugees to live and work here.👇
Employment support & English language provision are essential for enabling refugees to contribute fully to society.
In Parliament, I asked the Government how they are supporting refugees to live and work here.👇
Keir Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal & illegitimate ruler, but breaking international law isn’t the answer.
It only makes the world less safe by telling the likes of Putin that they can attack their neighbours and seize their resources with impunity.
Maduro is a brutal & illegitimate ruler, but breaking international law isn’t the answer.
It only makes the world less safe by telling the likes of Putin that they can attack their neighbours and seize their resources with impunity.
Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez could
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Keir Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal & illegitimate ruler, but breaking international law isn’t the answer.
It only makes the world less safe by telling the likes of Putin that they can attack their neighbours and seize their resources with impunity.
Maduro is a brutal & illegitimate ruler, but breaking international law isn’t the answer.
It only makes the world less safe by telling the likes of Putin that they can attack their neighbours and seize their resources with impunity.
It's clear Brexit was a mistake. But the Government is not going far enough to fix it. This year they must negotiate a EU-UK Customs Union to:
📈Boost growth
✂️Cut red tape for businesses
💵Tackle the cost of living crisis
We @libdems.org.uk will continue fighting to fix our relationship with Europe.
📈Boost growth
✂️Cut red tape for businesses
💵Tackle the cost of living crisis
We @libdems.org.uk will continue fighting to fix our relationship with Europe.
Starmer says closer ties with EU single market preferable to a customs union
Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with Brussels
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM
It's clear Brexit was a mistake. But the Government is not going far enough to fix it. This year they must negotiate a EU-UK Customs Union to:
📈Boost growth
✂️Cut red tape for businesses
💵Tackle the cost of living crisis
We @libdems.org.uk will continue fighting to fix our relationship with Europe.
📈Boost growth
✂️Cut red tape for businesses
💵Tackle the cost of living crisis
We @libdems.org.uk will continue fighting to fix our relationship with Europe.
People waiting more than 28 days to see a GP in Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire has increased by 89% in 5 years.
This is unacceptable.
That's why I’m calling for a neighbourhood health centre in Twerton so residents can access GPs, pharmacists & outpatient care when they need it.🏥
This is unacceptable.
That's why I’m calling for a neighbourhood health centre in Twerton so residents can access GPs, pharmacists & outpatient care when they need it.🏥
Campaign launched for new health centre in Bath
The new health centre would be open six days a week for twelve hours each day.
www.somersetlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
People waiting more than 28 days to see a GP in Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire has increased by 89% in 5 years.
This is unacceptable.
That's why I’m calling for a neighbourhood health centre in Twerton so residents can access GPs, pharmacists & outpatient care when they need it.🏥
This is unacceptable.
That's why I’m calling for a neighbourhood health centre in Twerton so residents can access GPs, pharmacists & outpatient care when they need it.🏥
This morning I met Maureen Lechmere of the Fudge Factory in Bath.
Small businesses are vital to our local economy, but this Government keeps letting them down again & again.
I will continue to stand up for hardworking local businesses in Parliament & fight to ensure they get the support they need.
Small businesses are vital to our local economy, but this Government keeps letting them down again & again.
I will continue to stand up for hardworking local businesses in Parliament & fight to ensure they get the support they need.
January 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
This morning I met Maureen Lechmere of the Fudge Factory in Bath.
Small businesses are vital to our local economy, but this Government keeps letting them down again & again.
I will continue to stand up for hardworking local businesses in Parliament & fight to ensure they get the support they need.
Small businesses are vital to our local economy, but this Government keeps letting them down again & again.
I will continue to stand up for hardworking local businesses in Parliament & fight to ensure they get the support they need.
What a great way to return to work after the Christmas break doing a live broadcast with Toni Green of Radio Bath.
It was great to talk about our aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, and Bath’s vibrant music scene.
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of their new year.
It was great to talk about our aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, and Bath’s vibrant music scene.
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of their new year.
January 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
What a great way to return to work after the Christmas break doing a live broadcast with Toni Green of Radio Bath.
It was great to talk about our aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, and Bath’s vibrant music scene.
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of their new year.
It was great to talk about our aspirations and resolutions for the year ahead, and Bath’s vibrant music scene.
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of their new year.
⚡As 2026 begins, let's celebrate that last year renewable energy generated a record amount of electricity in Britain!
But there is still so much more to do. This year we must continuing accelerating renewable energy use to tackle climate change.🌍
But there is still so much more to do. This year we must continuing accelerating renewable energy use to tackle climate change.🌍
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
⚡As 2026 begins, let's celebrate that last year renewable energy generated a record amount of electricity in Britain!
But there is still so much more to do. This year we must continuing accelerating renewable energy use to tackle climate change.🌍
But there is still so much more to do. This year we must continuing accelerating renewable energy use to tackle climate change.🌍
People across Bath are suffering in silence, waiting far too long to see a GP.
Everyone deserves care when they need it, not after their problems worsen and worries grow.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk are calling for a legal right for every patient to see a GP within 7 days, or 24 hours if urgent.
Everyone deserves care when they need it, not after their problems worsen and worries grow.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk are calling for a legal right for every patient to see a GP within 7 days, or 24 hours if urgent.
Bath MP warns patients suffer in silence as GP waiting lists spiral
Analysis shows a massive 179% increase in month-long waits for doctor appointments since the summer
www.somersetlive.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
People across Bath are suffering in silence, waiting far too long to see a GP.
Everyone deserves care when they need it, not after their problems worsen and worries grow.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk are calling for a legal right for every patient to see a GP within 7 days, or 24 hours if urgent.
Everyone deserves care when they need it, not after their problems worsen and worries grow.
That's why we @libdems.org.uk are calling for a legal right for every patient to see a GP within 7 days, or 24 hours if urgent.
It’s incredibly alarming that someone is hospitalised with an acquired brain injury (ABI) every 90 seconds. Playing high-contact sport raises the risk for young athletes.
Sport's huge benefits must be balanced with safety. I urged the Government to ensure its ABI Action Plan prioritises prevention.
Sport's huge benefits must be balanced with safety. I urged the Government to ensure its ABI Action Plan prioritises prevention.
Bath MP calls for stronger protections against brain injury in sport
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse has called for the Government to prioritise safety...
www.hellorayo.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
It’s incredibly alarming that someone is hospitalised with an acquired brain injury (ABI) every 90 seconds. Playing high-contact sport raises the risk for young athletes.
Sport's huge benefits must be balanced with safety. I urged the Government to ensure its ABI Action Plan prioritises prevention.
Sport's huge benefits must be balanced with safety. I urged the Government to ensure its ABI Action Plan prioritises prevention.
The Government’s planning reforms hugely damage local democracy.
Under new rules, councillors won’t have the final say on housing developments of 150+ homes. If they want to refuse the planning application the decision can be overruled by the Housing Secretary.
Communities deserve their own voice.
Under new rules, councillors won’t have the final say on housing developments of 150+ homes. If they want to refuse the planning application the decision can be overruled by the Housing Secretary.
Communities deserve their own voice.
Hands off our housing
Bath’s MP, Wera Hobhouse, has condemned the Government’s latest planning reforms, warning that they represent a serious erosion of local democracy and sideline the voices of communities. Unde…
bathnewseum.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The Government’s planning reforms hugely damage local democracy.
Under new rules, councillors won’t have the final say on housing developments of 150+ homes. If they want to refuse the planning application the decision can be overruled by the Housing Secretary.
Communities deserve their own voice.
Under new rules, councillors won’t have the final say on housing developments of 150+ homes. If they want to refuse the planning application the decision can be overruled by the Housing Secretary.
Communities deserve their own voice.
Trump loves to dish out criticism but can’t take it himself.
Sanctioning two British citizens is the behaviour of a bully and a blatant attack on free speech.
We can’t allow his growing interference in UK and European politics to continue. The Government must stand up to him.
Sanctioning two British citizens is the behaviour of a bully and a blatant attack on free speech.
We can’t allow his growing interference in UK and European politics to continue. The Government must stand up to him.
Trump administration bans two British social media campaigners from US
The visa sanctions have been branded an ‘authoritarian attack on free speech and an egregious act of government censorship’
www.independent.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Trump loves to dish out criticism but can’t take it himself.
Sanctioning two British citizens is the behaviour of a bully and a blatant attack on free speech.
We can’t allow his growing interference in UK and European politics to continue. The Government must stand up to him.
Sanctioning two British citizens is the behaviour of a bully and a blatant attack on free speech.
We can’t allow his growing interference in UK and European politics to continue. The Government must stand up to him.
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing everyone a fresh start full of hope, happiness, and new opportunities.
Take a moment to reflect on the past year, celebrate your achievements, and look forward to all the possibilities 2026 will bring. 🎇
Wishing everyone a fresh start full of hope, happiness, and new opportunities.
Take a moment to reflect on the past year, celebrate your achievements, and look forward to all the possibilities 2026 will bring. 🎇
December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Wishing everyone a fresh start full of hope, happiness, and new opportunities.
Take a moment to reflect on the past year, celebrate your achievements, and look forward to all the possibilities 2026 will bring. 🎇
Wishing everyone a fresh start full of hope, happiness, and new opportunities.
Take a moment to reflect on the past year, celebrate your achievements, and look forward to all the possibilities 2026 will bring. 🎇
The Government has unveiled its new Animal Welfare Strategy.
I welcome the focus on protecting animals and raising standards. I’ve previously fought to ban the forced swim test - a cruel and outdated animal testing practice.
We must continue working to ensure animals are treated humanely.
I welcome the focus on protecting animals and raising standards. I’ve previously fought to ban the forced swim test - a cruel and outdated animal testing practice.
We must continue working to ensure animals are treated humanely.
Animal welfare strategy for England
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December 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Government has unveiled its new Animal Welfare Strategy.
I welcome the focus on protecting animals and raising standards. I’ve previously fought to ban the forced swim test - a cruel and outdated animal testing practice.
We must continue working to ensure animals are treated humanely.
I welcome the focus on protecting animals and raising standards. I’ve previously fought to ban the forced swim test - a cruel and outdated animal testing practice.
We must continue working to ensure animals are treated humanely.
🔶I met with Councillors Mark Elliot & Paul May of @bathnes.bsky.social to discuss the fantastic news the Government will release funding for Bath’s new special school.
This is a huge step forward. We’ll keep working together to ensure the school is built quickly so it can start transforming lives.
This is a huge step forward. We’ll keep working together to ensure the school is built quickly so it can start transforming lives.
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🔶I met with Councillors Mark Elliot & Paul May of @bathnes.bsky.social to discuss the fantastic news the Government will release funding for Bath’s new special school.
This is a huge step forward. We’ll keep working together to ensure the school is built quickly so it can start transforming lives.
This is a huge step forward. We’ll keep working together to ensure the school is built quickly so it can start transforming lives.
As the year ends I want to celebrate Bath’s small businesses which are vital to our city. Yet many face rising business rates & costs.
We @libdems.org.uk have long called for the unfair business rates system to be replaced. We need a system that supports businesses & encourages them to grow.
We @libdems.org.uk have long called for the unfair business rates system to be replaced. We need a system that supports businesses & encourages them to grow.
December 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As the year ends I want to celebrate Bath’s small businesses which are vital to our city. Yet many face rising business rates & costs.
We @libdems.org.uk have long called for the unfair business rates system to be replaced. We need a system that supports businesses & encourages them to grow.
We @libdems.org.uk have long called for the unfair business rates system to be replaced. We need a system that supports businesses & encourages them to grow.
Great to talk with Jo Stoaling, Head Teacher of Three Ways School. 🏫
We discussed the incredible work they do supporting 220 children with special educational needs and disabilities & the urgent need for reform in the SEND system.
We must ensure that every child gets the right support to thrive.
We discussed the incredible work they do supporting 220 children with special educational needs and disabilities & the urgent need for reform in the SEND system.
We must ensure that every child gets the right support to thrive.
December 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Great to talk with Jo Stoaling, Head Teacher of Three Ways School. 🏫
We discussed the incredible work they do supporting 220 children with special educational needs and disabilities & the urgent need for reform in the SEND system.
We must ensure that every child gets the right support to thrive.
We discussed the incredible work they do supporting 220 children with special educational needs and disabilities & the urgent need for reform in the SEND system.
We must ensure that every child gets the right support to thrive.
As 2025 ends, I want to highlight the incredible work of VOICES, a Bath charity supporting 200+ people affected by domestic abuse.
After visiting the Ministry of Justice with them earlier this year, I’m committed to pushing for the national roll-out of a survivor-led guide to the family court.
After visiting the Ministry of Justice with them earlier this year, I’m committed to pushing for the national roll-out of a survivor-led guide to the family court.
December 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As 2025 ends, I want to highlight the incredible work of VOICES, a Bath charity supporting 200+ people affected by domestic abuse.
After visiting the Ministry of Justice with them earlier this year, I’m committed to pushing for the national roll-out of a survivor-led guide to the family court.
After visiting the Ministry of Justice with them earlier this year, I’m committed to pushing for the national roll-out of a survivor-led guide to the family court.
Merry Christmas to everyone in Bath 🎄
Wishing you all a joyful day with family, friends, and loved ones.
Wishing you all a joyful day with family, friends, and loved ones.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Merry Christmas to everyone in Bath 🎄
Wishing you all a joyful day with family, friends, and loved ones.
Wishing you all a joyful day with family, friends, and loved ones.
As we enjoy the festive season with loved ones, let’s not forget the workers who keep everything running - NHS staff, emergency services, hospitality, transport, energy, and more.
A huge thank you to all of them for their dedication and hard work. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
A huge thank you to all of them for their dedication and hard work. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As we enjoy the festive season with loved ones, let’s not forget the workers who keep everything running - NHS staff, emergency services, hospitality, transport, energy, and more.
A huge thank you to all of them for their dedication and hard work. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
A huge thank you to all of them for their dedication and hard work. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Reminder: there will be changes to recycling and rubbish collection dates over the festive period. 🎄
Changes will affect collections which are normally scheduled from December 25th to January 10th.♻️ You can view the collection schedule here 👇
Changes will affect collections which are normally scheduled from December 25th to January 10th.♻️ You can view the collection schedule here 👇
Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling collections | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset Council
A huge thank you has gone out residents in Bath and North East Somerset for recycling their household waste with a reminder to look out for their Christmas and New Year collection dates.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Reminder: there will be changes to recycling and rubbish collection dates over the festive period. 🎄
Changes will affect collections which are normally scheduled from December 25th to January 10th.♻️ You can view the collection schedule here 👇
Changes will affect collections which are normally scheduled from December 25th to January 10th.♻️ You can view the collection schedule here 👇
Already missing the festive magic of Bath Christmas Market?❄️
Great news: dates for 2026 are confirmed, with the market set to return Nov 26 – Dec 13!
This year around 444,000 visited Bath and enjoyed all our city has to offer at Christmas time. I hope everyone managed to visit🎅
Great news: dates for 2026 are confirmed, with the market set to return Nov 26 – Dec 13!
This year around 444,000 visited Bath and enjoyed all our city has to offer at Christmas time. I hope everyone managed to visit🎅
Festive magic for Christmas 2026 already on the horizon in Bath | Newsroom | Bath & North East Somerset Council
The council is delighted to announce that the internationally-acclaimed Bath Christmas Market will once again bring festive cheer to the city from November 26 to December 13, 2026.
newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk
December 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Already missing the festive magic of Bath Christmas Market?❄️
Great news: dates for 2026 are confirmed, with the market set to return Nov 26 – Dec 13!
This year around 444,000 visited Bath and enjoyed all our city has to offer at Christmas time. I hope everyone managed to visit🎅
Great news: dates for 2026 are confirmed, with the market set to return Nov 26 – Dec 13!
This year around 444,000 visited Bath and enjoyed all our city has to offer at Christmas time. I hope everyone managed to visit🎅
In Parliament, I spoke about the legacy of Jane Austen, famous Bath resident & praised the Jane Austen Centre for preserving & promoting her legacy.
But in 2024 only 5% of GCSE pupils studied a woman author. We must do more to ensure girls are represented in the literature they study.
But in 2024 only 5% of GCSE pupils studied a woman author. We must do more to ensure girls are represented in the literature they study.
December 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In Parliament, I spoke about the legacy of Jane Austen, famous Bath resident & praised the Jane Austen Centre for preserving & promoting her legacy.
But in 2024 only 5% of GCSE pupils studied a woman author. We must do more to ensure girls are represented in the literature they study.
But in 2024 only 5% of GCSE pupils studied a woman author. We must do more to ensure girls are represented in the literature they study.
It seems like every week we hear of racism in the Reform Party.
Time and again, Farage & Reform's leadership refuse to condemn it.
This is not a party fit to lead or represent any part of our country.
Time and again, Farage & Reform's leadership refuse to condemn it.
This is not a party fit to lead or represent any part of our country.
Reform candidate who told Lammy ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK
Nigel Farage’s party is facing calls to drop the retired naval officer
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It seems like every week we hear of racism in the Reform Party.
Time and again, Farage & Reform's leadership refuse to condemn it.
This is not a party fit to lead or represent any part of our country.
Time and again, Farage & Reform's leadership refuse to condemn it.
This is not a party fit to lead or represent any part of our country.
It's a real relief to see new funding agreed for supporting Ukraine's defence.
However, this money should have come from seized Russian assets.
The Government should move - today - to seize the £30bn in frozen assets across Britain and funnel these directly to Ukraine's frontline.
However, this money should have come from seized Russian assets.
The Government should move - today - to seize the £30bn in frozen assets across Britain and funnel these directly to Ukraine's frontline.
Ukraine war latest: EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine as Putin tells BBC the West is 'making Russia the enemy'
European leaders reached the deal after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets valued at €210bn.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It's a real relief to see new funding agreed for supporting Ukraine's defence.
However, this money should have come from seized Russian assets.
The Government should move - today - to seize the £30bn in frozen assets across Britain and funnel these directly to Ukraine's frontline.
However, this money should have come from seized Russian assets.
The Government should move - today - to seize the £30bn in frozen assets across Britain and funnel these directly to Ukraine's frontline.
The long‑delayed Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy is finally here – it shouldn’t have taken this long.
Tackling misogyny among young boys through early intervention & education in schools is a very welcome step.
Now we need to see real action taken and change delivered, not just words.
Tackling misogyny among young boys through early intervention & education in schools is a very welcome step.
Now we need to see real action taken and change delivered, not just words.
Violence against women and girls strategy: Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The long‑delayed Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy is finally here – it shouldn’t have taken this long.
Tackling misogyny among young boys through early intervention & education in schools is a very welcome step.
Now we need to see real action taken and change delivered, not just words.
Tackling misogyny among young boys through early intervention & education in schools is a very welcome step.
Now we need to see real action taken and change delivered, not just words.