Information between 21st March 2025 - 31st March 2025
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26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes 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 - 72 Noes - 304 |
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26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 307 |
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26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 137 Noes - 304 |
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26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 6 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 41 |
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24 Mar 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 74 |
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25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 192 |
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25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 190 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Great British Energy Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 198 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 166 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) 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 - 320 Noes - 179 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 180 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 180 |
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25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 196 |
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25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 183 |
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25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 313 Noes - 194 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (37 words) Thursday 27th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Wera Hobhouse contributed 3 speeches (800 words) Report stage Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: European Union: UK Membership
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (941 words) Monday 24th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office |
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Thursday 3rd April Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Abduction of Ukrainian children 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers 54 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Protecting children from data exploitation 24 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Work of the Royal British Legion in Stratford-on-Avon 8 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House recognises the vital work of the Royal British Legion branches across Stratford-on-Avon, including in Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Newbold-on-Stour, Claverdon, Henley-in-Arden, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon and Studley; praises their tireless efforts to ensure that remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices of our brave service men and women … |
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Tuesday 1st April Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at … |
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Monday 31st March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake 43 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package … |
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Friday 28th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face little chance … |
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Wednesday 26th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th March 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House gives special thanks to MaltingsFest in April 2025, supported by the Society of Independent Brewers, Warminster Maltings, and Newton Abbot Town Council; further gives thanks to other beer festivals across the country; supports businesses struggling with the hike in the cost-of-living which is impacting businesses and jobs … |
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Wednesday 26th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th March 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) This House acknowledges the urgent need for a bold and comprehensive National Cancer Plan to reduce cancer waiting times from point of referral; recognises that radiotherapy is a lifesaving, highly advanced, and cost-effective treatment needed in half of all cancer cures and by one in four people in the UK … |
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Friday 4th October Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025 Scientific hearing on animal experiments 40 signatures (Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that … |
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Monday 24th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th March 2025 Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK 46 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs … |
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Monday 24th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th March 2025 Second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House celebrates the second anniversary of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor, a remarkable community organisation dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and resilience in the Maidenhead and Windsor areas; recognises the invaluable contributions of Eco Action Hub for Maidenhead and Windsor in fostering a greener and healthier … |
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Monday 24th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th March 2025 Access to football pitches for women and girls 36 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses concern over ongoing inequalities in access to quality training facilities for women’s and girls’ football; notes that women's and girls’ teams are often allocated pitches in worse locations and poorer conditions than their male counterparts; further notes reports from local clubs that training slots for women's … |
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Thursday 20th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 24th March 2025 Support for young disabled people after education 34 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House acknowledges the findings in the National Star and the Together Trust’s report entitled What Comes After Education; recognises the report’s key findings, including that young people do not feel listened to, feel worried about leaving education, need access to meaningful activities, want to choose where they live … |
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Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025
28 speeches (6,070 words) Wednesday 26th March 2025 - General Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill
115 speeches (33,819 words) Report stage Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Helen Morgan (LD - North Shropshire) Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse), to which I have added my name.Amendments 1 and 2 would direct - Link to Speech 2: None Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) wishes to achieve with new clause 1, vapes contaminated with controlled - Link to Speech |
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European Union: UK Membership
138 speeches (26,696 words) Monday 24th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Sarah Olney (LD - Richmond Park) Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) gave a very personal reflection on her own journey, for which - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Association of Colleges, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, Construction Industry Training Board, and Offshore Energies UK Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Federation of Master Builders, TrustMark, Aldersgate Group, and Trades Union Congress Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Mar. 26 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 26 March 2025 - large print Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Wera Hobhouse Steve Darling Ian Sollom Caroline Voaden Daisy Cooper Helen Morgan Helen Maguire |
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Mar. 26 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 26 March 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Wera Hobhouse Steve Darling Ian Sollom Caroline Voaden Daisy Cooper Helen Morgan Helen Maguire |
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Mar. 25 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 25 March 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Wera Hobhouse Steve Darling Ian Sollom Caroline Voaden Daisy Cooper Helen Morgan Helen Maguire |
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Mar. 25 2025
All proceedings up to 25 March 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Negatived on division_48 Naz Shah Anna Dixon Wera Hobhouse Dame Meg Hillier Rachael Maskell Munira |
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Mar. 24 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 24 March 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Wera Hobhouse Steve Darling Ian Sollom Caroline Voaden Daisy Cooper Helen Morgan . |
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Mar. 12 2025
All proceedings up to 12 March 2025 at Report Stage Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Whittome Dawn Butler Anna Dixon Tessa Munt Claire Young Markus Campbell-Savours Chris Law Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Unlocking community energy at scale At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Alistair Macpherson - Chief Executive Officer at Plymouth Energy Community Pete Capener MBE - Interim Chair at Community Energy England Afsheen Kabir Rashid MBE - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Repowering London At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Steve Shaw - Director at Power for People Dr Mary Gillie - Founder and Director at Energy Local Benedict Ferguson - Co-Executive Director at Community Energy Wales/Ynni Cymunedol Cymru Stephen Harris - VP of Energy Markets and Optimisation at OVO Energy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Unlocking community energy at scale At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Peter Capener MBE - Deputy Chair (Community member) - Impact Committee at Community Energy England Alistair Macpherson - Chief Executive Officer at Plymouth Energy Community Afsheen Kabir Rashid - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Repowering London At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Steve Shaw - Director at Power for People Dr Mary Gillie - Founder and Director at Energy Local Benedict Ferguson - Co-Executive Director at Community Energy Wales/Ynni Cymunedol Cymru Stephen Harris - VP of Energy Markets and Optimisation at OVO Energy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Unlocking community energy at scale At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Alistair Macpherson - Chief Executive Officer at Plymouth Energy Community Afsheen Kabir Rashid - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Repowering London Pete Capener MBE - Interim Chair at Community Energy England At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Steve Shaw - Director at Power for People Dr Mary Gillie - Founder and Director at Energy Local Benedict Ferguson - Co-Executive Director at Community Energy Wales/Ynni Cymunedol Cymru Stephen Harris - VP of Energy Markets and Optimisation at OVO Energy View calendar - Add to calendar |