Wera Hobhouse Alert Sample


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Information between 5th September 2026 - 15th September 2026

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Division Votes
8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 297
9 Sep 2026 - Plant Health - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 43 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 100
7 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 316
7 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 317
8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 357
8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 79 Noes - 300
11 Sep 2026 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 17 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 286
11 Sep 2026 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 13 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 218
10 Sep 2026 - Social Housing Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 37 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 292


Speeches
Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (95 words)
Monday 14th September 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Education
Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Fathers and Positive Male Role Models
Wera Hobhouse contributed 3 speeches (104 words)
Thursday 10th September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Justice
Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (112 words)
Wednesday 9th September 2026 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (70 words)
Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Commons Chamber
HM Treasury
Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Hate Crime Law: Misogyny
Wera Hobhouse contributed 5 speeches (990 words)
Monday 7th September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Home Office


Written Answers
Animal Experiments
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
Tuesday 8th September 2026

Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the Government remains committed to delivering the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy; whether it is his Department that will be leading on this; and when an update on progress against that strategy will be published.

Answered by Chris McDonald - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government remains committed to delivering the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which sets out a long-term, cross-government programme to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. Delivery is underway across Government departments and partner organisations, with responsibility for overseeing implementation sitting with the Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment. A number of commitments are already in progress, including the establishment of a Pre-clinical Translational Models Hub and the development of the UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (UKCVAM). The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators, later in 2026.



Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 14th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Political donations and campaign finance regulation

33 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses alarm at the exposure of UK democracy to the undue influence of an ultra-wealthy minority; notes that donations are uncapped meaning that two individuals have been able to give £72 million to one party in one week; further notes recent investigations reporting foreign money and impermissible …
Monday 14th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Independent cafes and coffee shops

11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the increasingly important contribution made by independent cafés and coffee shops to high streets across the United Kingdom, acting as community hubs and welcoming workspaces, while offering young people their valuable first job opportunity; celebrates the many specialist and charming cafés across Newbury and West Berkshire …
Monday 14th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Barbering and hairdressing

14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House notes with concern the challenges facing the barbering and hairdressing sector with a 23% employment decline in 2025; further notes the damage done to future employment in the sector, with the number of young people starting apprenticeships in hairdressers or barbers falling from 13,180 in 2015 to …
Wednesday 2nd September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Modern Service Framework for neurological conditions

13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House recognises that neurological conditions affect 1 in 6 people in the UK, are the leading cause of disability globally and cost the UK economy an estimated £96 billion every year; further recognises with regret that people with neurological conditions across the country face long waits for specialist …
Friday 11th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Second Reading of the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill

26 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley)
That this House notes that on 8 July 2026 the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill, also known as Christopher’s Law, was introduced with cross-party support; recognises that cases where the process for deciding on the presumption of capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was not correctly followed are …
Thursday 10th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations

29 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the courage, …
Thursday 10th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House gives its unreserved support to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), its many local lifeboat stations around the country and the thousands of staff and volunteers that are involved in upholding the charity’s long-held aims and values; recognises that their job is to rescue those in danger …
Thursday 10th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Battle of Britain Day 2026

19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester)
That this House commemorates Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026 and pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain; recognises that the battle represented a pivotal moment in the defence of the UK and the preservation of democracy …
Friday 11th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2026

Celebrating the great British postie

14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution made by postal workers across the United Kingdom, whose dedication, reliability and commitment help bind communities together in every corner of the country; pays tribute to the many postmen and postwomen who go beyond the duties of their role by providing …
Friday 11th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2)

27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House celebrates the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which for more than 200 years has stood ready to save lives at sea, regardless of who is in danger; recognises the thousands of RNLI volunteers who give their time, often at considerable personal risk, to …
Friday 11th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026

Support for retired service animals

22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House recognises the important work service animals do in the public service sector to enable emergency services to respond and solve key incidents; believes that these animals deserve support in old age after their careers; notes the many challenges these animals face after leaving active service including issues …
Friday 11th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2026

Wyke Farms at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards

10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, based in Bruton, Somerset, on being named British and Irish Supreme Champion at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards, held at the Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show, for its Ivy's Reserve Vintage Cheddar; notes that Wyke Farms also received …
Wednesday 9th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week

16 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises Baby Loss Awareness Week from 9 to 15 October and its importance in raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other forms of pregnancy and baby loss can have on parents and wider families; …
Wednesday 9th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 10th September 2026

Contribution of women to the Bayeux Tapestry

19 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire)
That this House welcomes the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry to the public at the British Museum, one of the world's most famous and celebrated works of art; notes that it was created by English women, whose individual names and identities were never recorded; further notes that despite its fame, …
Tuesday 8th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th September 2026

Support for hospices

55 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode …
Tuesday 8th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th September 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day; remembers all those who have lost their lives to suicide or who have lost a loved one to suicide; pays tribute to the tireless work of both national and community groups such as Winchester Youth Counselling which provides invaluable support for young …
Monday 7th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th September 2026

Publication of Legal Advice on Local Government Reorganisation

36 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House the legal advice received by His Majesty's Government relating to the lawfulness and legal robustness of the local government reorganisation programme, including the decisions made …
Friday 4th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2026

Claudia Adolphus-Green

11 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking)
That this House pays tribute to Claudia Adolphus-Green, a 33-year-old from Byfleet, who has bravely faced a diagnosis of blood cancer on three occasions since 2024; notes that Ms Adolphus-Green was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma just weeks before her wedding in 2024, and despite her condition, choosing to take part …
Tuesday 1st September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2026

Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory

25 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House notes with grave concern the decision by UK Research and Innovation to withdraw £2.8 million in annual funding from Jodrell Bank Observatory, placing at risk the future of the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy network; further notes that, unless alternative funding is secured, …
Friday 4th September
Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2026

Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday

6 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends its best wishes to the family and loved ones of Freddie Mercury who grew up in Feltham alongside Brian May, on what would have been Freddie’s 80th birthday on 5 September 2026; notes the extraordinary contribution of Freddie Mercury and Queen to British music and culture …



Wera Hobhouse mentioned

Live Transcript

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9 Sep 2026, 5 p.m. - House of Commons
"Gareth Thomas. Adam Jogee. So. Roger Gale. Wera Hobhouse Ayoub Khan. Dame Caroline Dinenage. Sian "
Luke Taylor MP (Sutton and Cheam, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Sep 2026, 11:59 a.m. - House of Commons
"offer is soft politics. Yeah. >> Wera Hobhouse thank you, Mr. "
Rt Hon James Murray MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General (Ealing North, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Sep 2026, 11:59 a.m. - House of Commons
">> Wera Hobhouse thank you, Mr. Speaker. The 20% rate cut for music venues and pubs is, of course, very "
Rt Hon James Murray MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General (Ealing North, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Sep 2026, 4:46 p.m. - House of Commons
"Perteghella Ben Lake Yasmin Qureshi and Wera Hobhouse. "
Sir Bernard Jenkin MP (Harwich and North Essex, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript


Parliamentary Debates
Fathers and Positive Male Role Models
43 speeches (14,338 words)
Thursday 10th September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Justice
Personal Data (Digital Twins)
2 speeches (1,320 words)
1st reading
Wednesday 9th September 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Chi Onwurah (Lab - Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) Rachel Gilmour, Neil Duncan-Jordan, Graeme Downie, Gareth Thomas, Adam Jogee, Sir Roger Gale, Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech

Oral Answers to Questions
155 speeches (10,839 words)
Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Commons Chamber
HM Treasury
Mentions:
1: Tom Morrison (LD - Cheadle) Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse), so may I ask him to commit himself now? - Link to Speech
2: Daisy Cooper (LD - St Albans) Friends the Members for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) and for Cheadle (Mr Morrison), the review falls far short - Link to Speech

Artificial Superintelligence
4 speeches (1,708 words)
1st reading
Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Bernard Jenkin (Con - Harwich and North Essex) Charalambous, Sir Desmond Swayne, Charlie Maynard, Manuela Perteghella, Ben Lake, Yasmin Qureshi and Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech

Hate Crime Law: Misogyny
35 speeches (10,266 words)
Monday 7th September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Home Office
Mentions:
1: Luke Myer (Lab - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) said, online. - Link to Speech
2: Tony Vaughan (Lab - Folkestone and Hythe) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) talked about the horrendous practice of nightlife videos; on the other - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Wera Hobhouse; Melanie

Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - UK Fusion Energy Ltd, UKAEA Group, Fusion Industry Association, and Environment Agency

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Wera Hobhouse; Melanie




Wera Hobhouse - Select Committee Information

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - RenewableUK, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, and Cubico Sustainable Investments, representing Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group (IREGG)

Reviewing the electricity market - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Reviewing the electricity market - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Citizens Advice, and Laura Sandys CBE FEI

Reviewing the electricity market - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Solent University
NPP0001 - National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Lloyd's Syndicate 1176
NPP0005 - National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Fusion Industry Taskforce
NPP0004 - National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - Dalton Nuclear Institute
NPP0003 - National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Written Evidence - The University of Law, and The University of Law
NPP0006 - National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Energy relating to Eskdalemuir seismic array, dated 8 September 2026

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minster for Energy relating to responses to the public consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy generation EN-8, dated 26 August 2026

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to the UK’s investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), dated 3 September 2026

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Climate Transition relating to follow-up letter from the International climate policy oral evidence session on 8 July, dated 3 September 2026

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Oral Evidence - UK Fusion Energy Ltd, UKAEA Group, Fusion Industry Association, and Environment Agency

National Planning Policy Statement on Nuclear Fusion - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 16th September 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report – Get connected: How community energy can turbocharge the transition: Government Response

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Thursday 17th September 2026
Report - 2nd Report - Zero sum game: How the UK can reframe the energy transition

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee