Information between 13th December 2025 - 12th January 2026
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16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 195 |
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17 Dec 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165 |
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7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 290 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (57 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (61 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (78 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Animal Welfare Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (129 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Violence against Women and Girls Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (119 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Christmas Adjournment
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (518 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Jane Austen
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (885 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (44 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Grassroots Cricket Clubs
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (1,002 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Violence against Women and Girls Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (65 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Jimmy Lai Conviction
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (93 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Monday 15th December 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she will set out the reasons for the reduction in the Fair Access Limit for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund from £5,000 to £3,000 from April 2025; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of this reduction on the provision of therapeutic support for adoptive families and special guardians. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The new criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund will enable as many children and families as possible to access support. So far this year, nearly 14,000 applications have been approved. The department continues to monitor and assess the impact of the changes and is engaging with stakeholders. |
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Heat Batteries
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Tuesday 16th December 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including heat batteries for central heating on the list of Energy Saving Materials. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Installations of qualifying energy-saving materials (ESMs) in residential accommodation and buildings used solely for a charitable purpose benefit from a temporary VAT zero rate until March 2027, after which they will revert to the reduced rate of VAT at five per cent. The Government assesses whether to add ESMs to this relief by evaluating them against the following tests: the primary purpose of the technology must be to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions; relieving the technology of VAT must be a cost effective lever for encouraging installations; and it must be practical for business to operate and for HMRC to administer. |
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Pupils: Eating Disorders
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure school staff have access to training and resources to identify and support pupils at risk of developing an eating disorder. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) Education staff’s daily contact with pupils enables them to identify those who may need support and make timely referrals to the appropriate services. To support them, the department provides a range of guidance and practical resources to help them identify children in need of extra support. For example, a resource hub for mental health leads and a toolkit to help choose evidence-based targeted support for pupils. The government has committed to provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), so every child and young person has access to early support to address problems before they escalate. Work is also under way to enhance the capability and capacity of MHST staff, including through investing £13 million to pilot enhanced training for staff, so that they can offer more effective support to young people with complex needs such as disordered eating. |
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Thursday 22nd January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 Linda Snelling and the Somerset Bus Partnership 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House commends the hard work and dedication of Linda Snelling of the Somerset Bus Partnership in supporting bus users in Somerset; recognises that this dedication comes at a time when bus mileage in the county has, since 2010, fallen more than 70% according to Government figures; further recognises … |
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Thursday 22nd January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses its deep sympathies at the passing of Joe Preece who managed the Cupar Foodbank for more than five years; recognises his incredible work and his commitment to making sure everyone felt welcomed and cared for at the Foodbank; notes the laughter and joy which Joe brought … |
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Thursday 22nd January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 Ex-Howe of Fife players selected for Scotland 2026 Six Nations 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the three former Howe of Fife rugby players on their selection for the Scotland squad competing in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship; acknowledges the dedication, skill and commitment to the sport that has taken them from grassroots rugby with Howe of Fife to the pinnacle … |
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Thursday 22nd January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17 year olds … |
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Wednesday 21st January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Edinburgh Zoo’s veterinary achievements and Poly the northern rockhopper penguin 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on the remarkable recovery of Poly, a northern rockhopper penguin, following her second surgery to treat a serious infection in her eye socket; notes that Poly has now returned to her colony at Penguins Rock and continues to be monitored by expert veterinary staff; … |
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Wednesday 21st January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Geoffrey Hayes contribution to engineering 5 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Mr Geoffrey Hayes, a resident of Lomond View in North East Fife, on being celebrated for a remarkable 50-year contribution to engineering; recognises the outstanding dedication and impact of his work over five decades, both locally and within the wider engineering community; honours the positive difference … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery … |
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Monday 19th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates the re-opening of Chard Young People’s Centre as The Hive; recognises the tireless efforts of Chard Town Council and local community activists in saving the site from closure; notes the importance of youth clubs up and down the country in providing safe and supportive environments for … |
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Monday 19th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 36 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable … |
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Monday 19th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gifting millions of free books to … |
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Monday 19th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the Big Garden Bird Watch which runs from 23 to 25 January 2026; notes that the RSPB are asking people to spend an hour watching the birds in their patch, garden and local area, and to record the highest number of each bird species you see … |
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Thursday 15th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Richard Clothier MBE for services to sustainable agriculture and food production 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Richard Clothier, a third-generation cheesemaker and the managing director of Wyke Farms in Wykechampflower, on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to sustainable agriculture and food production; recognises that for over 160 years, Wyke Farms has been producing … |
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Thursday 15th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater 10 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House commends the outstanding work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) who are dedicated to reducing car dependency and improving access to the Ullswater Valley through affordable, environmentally friendly transport; recognises that SITU’s Ullswater Bus service carried over 5,500 passengers in 2025, up from 3,669 in … |
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Thursday 15th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue … |
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Thursday 15th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th January 2026 Sarah Massey MBE for services to women’s rugby 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Sarah Massey on being awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours for services to women’s rugby following the successful delivery of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the triumph of the England Women’s Rugby Team; notes that under Sarah’s leadership, the tournament … |
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Thursday 15th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the excellent work of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen; commends the delivery of more than 35,000 veteran patient appointments since the service opened a decade ago; notes its status as the largest provider of specialist … |
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Wednesday 14th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 16 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as … |
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Wednesday 14th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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Wednesday 14th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 58 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within … |
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Tuesday 13th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House commends volunteers and trustees of Earth Action North Devon, formerly Plastic Free North Devon, for their exemplary environmental leadership during 2025; applauds more than fifteen hundred community volunteers who collected more than 2.4 metric tonnes of discarded plastic and other waste across more than forty community clean-ups; … |
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Wednesday 7th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Newborn bloodspot screening for spinal muscular atrophy 33 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the life-changing difference early diagnosis and treatment can make for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); notes that SMA is a rare but serious genetic condition which, if untreated, can cause severe disability or early death; further notes that gene therapies exist which are most effective … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 46 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late … |
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Thursday 4th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 12th January 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire) That this House notes that a majority of Britons, 54 percent, intend to send their Christmas gifts this year using Royal Mail, an increase from 30 percent in 2024; recognises the vital role Royal Mail continues to play in connecting families and communities; and expresses its sincere thanks to every … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 8th January 2026 Palestine Action hunger strike 70 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2026)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its extreme concern that six prisoners associated with Palestine Action have felt that they had no other recourse to protest against their prison conditions but to launch a hunger strike; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently to ensure their treatment … |
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Wednesday 7th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th January 2026 Homelessness support in Eastbourne 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises the outstanding work of Eastbourne Borough Council and the many local organisations and charities in Eastbourne that support people experiencing homelessness; commends their commitment to providing emergency assistance, outreach, advice and long-term support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community; notes the contributions … |
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Monday 5th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the past 37 years; … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 Tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, who tragically lost his life while serving with the British Army in Ukraine; notes the unwavering support for Ukraine across the UK which Lance Corporal Hooley embodied; recognises his courage, professionalism and commitment to defending democratic values; acknowledges the … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt at delivery; notes that in September … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 59 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 46 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th January 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, together with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board, has temporarily closed the acceptance of new adult ADHD referrals; recognises the significant pressure currently facing the Trust, having received more referrals in a single month than it … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the rising levels of homelessness across the UK and in Wiltshire, where at least 500 people are recorded as homeless, including those rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or hostels, and where the number of households in temporary accommodation has increased by around 70 per … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production 38 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death tolls; further recognises the enduring socio-economic challenges which … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th December 2025 Armed exports to the United Arab Emirates and the situation in Sudan 31 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House is deeply alarmed by evidence that British-made military equipment exported to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diverted to, and is being used by, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan; notes that the RSF is carrying out mass atrocities, including the killing of more than … |
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Tuesday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th December 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high … |
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Thursday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Elaine Davis and charities in Devon 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House recognises the important work of Elaine Davis in Devon in her role as Community Champion in ASDA Newton Abbot; further recognises the work she has done to promote community social responsibility with Local Schools to Women's Institutes; and also recognises the work she has done to support … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction to … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) This House notes the findings from the Lammy Review of 2018 that shows that Black and Chinese women are found guilty at much higher rates than White women by magistrates, but not by juries; further notes the 2022 Racial Bias and the Bench report, which finds institutional racism amongst the … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House believes that too many people with disabilities or health conditions face long waits in the processing of Blue Badge applications by East Sussex County Council; notes the detrimental impact this has on their mobility and independence; further notes that the Government should routinely monitor wait times; also … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Postal workers and Royal Mail staff 30 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House expresses its sincere thanks to all postal workers and Royal Mail staff in Eastleigh and across the country for their dedication and hard work in delivering Christmas cards, parcels and presents during the busy festive period; recognises the professionalism, commitment and resilience they continue to demonstrate, including … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 15th December 2025 25th anniversary of Blyth Offshore Wind Farm 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm in Northumberland, the United Kingdom’s first offshore wind farm, and recognises its pioneering role in launching the nation’s offshore renewable energy sector; notes that domestic offshore wind generation has reduced the United Kingdom’s spending on imported … |
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15 Dec 2025, 5:29 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr. speaker, for. >> Many, Christmas is the season of joy and connection, but for victims of domestic abuse, it can be the " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Dec 2025, 7:18 p.m. - House of Commons "should be a humanitarian priority for everyone. As some of his colleagues have said. Wera Hobhouse. " Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Foreign Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Dec 2025, 12:36 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr Speaker. >> Wera Hobhouse Mr Speaker. >> 1 in 3 rape trials end up being postponed, in some cases more than " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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18 Dec 2025, 1:19 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse. I was a secondary school teacher language teacher before I came here " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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8 Jan 2026, 9:47 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr. speaker. " Simon Lightwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (Wakefield and Rothwell, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Length of the School Week
15 speeches (6,533 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Education |
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Christmas Adjournment
75 speeches (16,381 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Alan Campbell (Lab - Tynemouth) Members for Harrow East, for Eastbourne (Josh Babarinde), for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), for Bath (Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech |
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Jane Austen
31 speeches (13,257 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Chris Bryant (Lab - Rhondda and Ogmore) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 2: Luke Murphy (Lab - Basingstoke) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 3: Polly Billington (Lab - East Thanet) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 4: Wendy Chamberlain (LD - North East Fife) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech |
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Grassroots Cricket Clubs
42 speeches (12,815 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Stephanie Peacock (Lab - Barnsley South) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) asked me specifically about class, disparity and some of the statistics - Link to Speech 2: Andrew Lewin (Lab - Welwyn Hatfield) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) from cricket widow to a champion of the sport, and the opening up of - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - Dalton Nuclear Institute, previously the Chief Science and Technology Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory, Greenpeace UK, University of Greenwich, and Britain Remade Revisiting the nuclear roadmap - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Lizzi Collinge; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025
Oral Evidence - RenewableUK, RWE, and Stonehaven The cost of energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025
Oral Evidence - E3G, Cornwall Insight, and UCL The cost of energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Business rates: the 2026 revaluation - CBP-10438
Dec. 12 2025 Found: 2025 The impact on retailers featured in a debate in the House of Commons on 9 December 2025: Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Building support for the energy transition At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Priya Brahmbhatt-Patel - Executive Director of Communications and Engagement at Ofgem Neil Kenward - Director for Strategy, Economics, Research and Net Zero (SERN) at Ofgem Laura Rhea - Director, Standards and Audience Protection at Ofcom Ian Macrae - Director of Market intelligence at Ofcom At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Chris Stark CBE - Head, UK's Mission for Clean Power 2030 at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ben Golding - Director, Clean Power Unit at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Lawrence Slade - Chief Executive at Energy Networks Association Katrina Young - Practice Manager for Heat Policy and Local Energy at Energy Systems Catapult Dr Waqquas Bukhsh - Senior Lecturer, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Strathclyde At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Alastair Martin - Chief Strategy Officer at Flexitricity Sarah Honan - Head at ADE: Demand Professor Jacopo Torriti - Professor of Energy Economics and Policy at University of Reading View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Unlocking community energy at scale At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Helen Seagrave - Director of Local Energy at Great British Energy Victoria Moxham - Director of Customer and Code Management at Elexon Marzia Zafar - Deputy Director, Energy Systems Design and Development at Ofgem At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Michael Shanks MP - Minister for Energy at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Emma Floyd - Director, Clean Energy Investment at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |