Information between 24th November 2025 - 4th December 2025
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24 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 367 |
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24 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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 - 57 Noes - 309 |
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24 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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 - 74 Noes - 311 |
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24 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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 - 158 Noes - 318 |
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25 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 179 |
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25 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 320 |
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25 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 320 |
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25 Nov 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 321 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 357 Noes - 174 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 182 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 164 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 176 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 166 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 364 Noes - 167 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 166 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - 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 - 77 Noes - 298 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - 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 - 87 Noes - 299 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes 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 - 143 Noes - 304 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes 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 - 154 Noes - 303 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (69 words) Monday 1st December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (61 words) Monday 1st December 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (61 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Immigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa Routes
Wera Hobhouse contributed 3 speeches (511 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (72 words) Report stage (day 1) Monday 24th November 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Ofgem’s RIIO-3 draft determinations for the electricity transmission, gas distribution and gas transmission sectors on energy bills from April 2026. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Recycling
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish the Circular Economy Growth Plan; and what opportunity stakeholders will have to formally respond to plan. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) This Government remains committed to transitioning towards a circular economy and driving economic growth. This is why we will publish our Circular Economy Growth Plan in the new year that sets out how government will deliver a more circular and more prosperous economy. The Circular Economy Taskforce has undertaken extensive engagement with industry leaders, trade associations, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the circular transition reflects the needs and insights of all. We will engage stakeholders, including through consultation, on the interventions set out in the Growth Plan after publication. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish modelling undertaken by Ofgem on how suppliers may respond to projected Transmission Use of System charge increases over the 2026-31 price control period. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Ofgem’s RIIO-3 draft determinations for the electricity transmission, gas distribution and gas transmission sectors on the (a) financial resilience of energy suppliers and (b) risk of market disruption. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether they have made an assessment of the adequacy of the four-month notice period given to suppliers to recover additional costs under RIIO-3. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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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) 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)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 12 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) 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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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production 24 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)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 on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)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 as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) 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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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 25 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)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 39 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) 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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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) 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 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) 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 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)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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Thursday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Elaine Davis and charities in Devon 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)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 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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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 11th December 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the significant historic, cultural and community value of Horton Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 9,000 former patients of the Epsom cluster of psychiatric hospitals, many of whom lie in unmarked graves; expresses deep concern and regret that this cemetery remains privately owned following … |
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Wednesday 10th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th December 2025 Royal Naval Association Torbay 15 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Branch of the Royal Naval Association, which was founded in 1945 as the Royal Navy Old Comrades Association and became the RNA in 1950 and recognises its proud contribution to the communities of Torquay and Paignton; notes that this anniversary … |
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Tuesday 9th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th December 2025 Life and legacy of Saskia Jones 18 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House remembers with deep respect and admiration Saskia Jones, whose life was tragically cut short in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack in November 2019; recognises her outstanding commitment to social justice, inclusion, learning and public service through her research with Rape Crisis, Cambridge while studying at Anglia Ruskin University … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th December 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing impact on individuals and families affected by harm linked to prenatal exposure to sodium valproate; notes that the Patient Safety Commissioner published a report in February 2024 outlining options for a two-stage approach to potential redress for those affected; further notes … |
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Thursday 4th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 8th December 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises that the Baltic Sea, and specifically Danish waters, form a strategic maritime choke-point on which the Russian shadow fleet relies to export oil, and that the operation of this fleet presents a serious threat to sanctions on Russian oil and on the environment; notes that a … |
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Wednesday 3rd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th December 2025 Palestinian children in Israeli military detention 39 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 The Fixy Project wins Green Apple Environmental Award 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates The Fixy Project, a local Somerset initiative promoting reuse, repair and recycling of electronic devices, on winning the International Green Apple Environment Award; notes that The Fixy Project, which was launched in 2022 by Resource Futures and Somerset Council, has since saved more than 13.4 tonnes … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond 23 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastructure; understands that many residents, emergency services, voluntary groups and local … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Detention of Hassan Mushaima and Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House condemns the continued detention of Bahraini opposition leader Hassan Mushaima and human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, who have been imprisoned since 2011 for their peaceful political activity; notes with deep concern that both men are elderly and suffer from serious, untreated medical conditions resulting from years … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sonia Kumar (Labour - Dudley) That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2025, celebrating the vital contribution of occupational therapists across the UK; notes that occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical and environmental factors that enable people to live independently and participate fully in daily life; acknowledges their essential role in … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 International Day of People with Disabilities 23 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the importance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on 3 December 2025; notes the significant contribution that disabled people make to society across this nation and that that many disabled people still face barriers to employment and health; highlights that building a disability-inclusive … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Gaelic and Scots recognised as official languages 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House welcomes the commencement of the Scottish Languages Act 2025 on St Andrew’s Day, which formally recognises Gaelic and Scots as official languages of Scotland; notes that the Act introduces new measures to strengthen language education, expand qualifications available in Gaelic, and support the creation of areas of … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Sewage discharge in the Severn and Avon 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes the ongoing sewage discharge into the Rivers Avon and Severn; expresses alarm at data showing 2024 recorded the highest ever number of hours of sewage released into local waterways that feed into the Avon; recognises the need for increased development to be matched by investment into … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 10,000th Robotic Procedure at Royal Surrey County Hospital 12 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital on completing its 10,000th robotic procedure since the technology was first introduced at the hospital in 2009; recognises the significance of this major milestone in terms of supporting thousands of patients undergoing cancer surgery, improving clinical outcomes and significantly reducing hospital … |
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Thursday 27th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st December 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 8 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Bittuben and Nik Patel on being crowned the South West’s regional winners of the Local Retail Champion Awards 2025; understands that the Local Retail Champion Awards, held annually, are organised by the National Lottery operator Allwyn and seek to recognise the most community-minded National Lottery shopkeepers … |
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Thursday 27th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 1st December 2025 Bank closures, digital exclusion and cyber risks 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes high street bank closures have a detrimental impact on small enterprises, local business resilience, charities, vulnerable customers and the digitally excluded and adds to the vulnerability of UK financial services, especially to cyber threat from rogue actors; notes Lloyds Banking Group’s announcement to close 38 branches … |
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Thursday 27th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st December 2025 UK Government Budget and structural investment in Wales 13 signatures (Most recent: 4 Dec 2025)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s recent Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party and … |
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Thursday 27th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st December 2025 25th Anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House notes the 25th anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000; recognises that while the Act created new rights of access to mapped open country for those on foot, it did not extend comparable access to rivers, lakes or most inland waters; acknowledges the increasing … |
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Wednesday 26th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th November 2025 Water scarcity and agricultural reservoirs 23 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk) That this House recognises that water scarcity and limited water storage capacity put acute pressure on farming and food production; notes with concern the impacts of climate change on river patterns which has increased unpredictability for abstraction license holders; recognises the importance of attenuation for securing water for agricultural land; … |
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Tuesday 25th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th November 2025 County FA Recognition Awards 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 1 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Somerset FA on winning the Women and Girls Award at the County FA Recognition Awards 2025 for their work in building the Women’s Walking Football Pathway; notes that their Pathway has evolved over the last few seasons, starting with a number of small football festivals and … |
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Tuesday 25th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th November 2025 48 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House recognises the severe impact that thefts from and of work vans have on tradespeople and small business owners across the United Kingdom, including loss of income, business disruption and emotional distress; notes that tradespeople rely on their vehicles and tools to earn a living and that repeated … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved quality of life for some individuals living with … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett) That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved quality of life for some individuals living with … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th November 2025 Fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping by criminal gangs 42 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses deep concern at the growing scale of industrial fly-tipping by criminal gangs; regrets that the Environment Agency is not equipped to deal with illegal dump sites or tackle the work and impact of organised criminal gangs illegally dumping huge quantities of waste; is deeply concerned that … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 8 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House congratulates the Huckyduck Carnival Club on its outstanding overall win for its Scarecrow Partea cart in this year’s carnival season; notes that achieving maximum points at all seven carnivals on the circuit represents an exceptional level of skill, creativity and dedication; recognises the immense hard work, craftsmanship … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 2 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House notes with concern the continued decline in the number of high street bank branches across the UK, particularly noting the impact on rural communities and small businesses; acknowledges that there is no protection for face-to-face banking services in current legislation; recognises the need for an Access to … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 Safeguarding pubs, brewers and one million jobs 32 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the significant economic and social contribution of the UK beer and pub sector, which supports over one million jobs from grain to glass and generates £34 billion in GVA; further notes that increased costs announced at the last Budget, combined with cumulative fiscal and regulatory pressures, … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes with deep concern the scale of personal wealth being accumulated by senior executives and owners of the UK’s gambling industry, including an individual annual pay award exceeding £150 million at a time when millions of families are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis; recognises that the profits … |
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Monday 24th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th November 2025 Neurodivergent service personnel in the armed forces 29 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House expresses deep concern over the inconsistent support available to neurodivergent Service Personnel across the Armed Forces; notes reports that diagnostic pathways, assessments, and adjustments vary significantly between branches, with some personnel facing additional administrative hurdles or career-related anxieties when seeking help; further notes that many neurodivergent Service … |
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Thursday 20th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 24th November 2025 Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2025 95 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Andrew Snowden (Conservative - Fylde) That this House recognises Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, taking place in December 2025, highlighting the experiences of people living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis across the UK; notes that these serious, lifelong, and often invisible conditions affect around one in every 123 people, impacting education, employment, relationships and … |
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Thursday 20th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 24th November 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 1 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates National Tree Week, taking place from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 November 2025; considers that it serves as a valuable reminder on the importance of trees to our changing climate and marks the beginning of the tree planting season; notes that this year’s theme is A … |
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25 Nov 2025, 6:49 p.m. - House of Commons "Wera Hobhouse. Wera Hobhouse. Chief Wera Hobhouse. Chief Whip. " Division - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Nov 2025, 11:42 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse thank you, Mr. Speaker. " Liz Twist MP (Blaydon and Consett, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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4 Dec 2025, 9:40 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr. speaker, in October more than 200 UK and EU cultural and creative organisations " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Draft Education (Scotland) Act 2025 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025
7 speeches (1,134 words) Tuesday 25th November 2025 - General Committees Scotland Office |
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Tuesday 25th November 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-11-25 16:15:00+00:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: Representations made I: Mrs Sharon Hodgson II: Jim Shannon III: Vikki Slade IV: Andrew George V: Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Building support for the energy transition At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Emma Pinchbeck - Chief Executive at Climate Change Committee Professor Eric Wolff - Fellow at The Royal Society Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE - Director at Centre for Human Health and Performance, University College London View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Susie Elks - Senior Policy Advisor at E3G Tom Edwards - Principal Modeller at Cornwall Insight Professor Michael Grubb - Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Director of UCL Centre for Net Zero Market Design at UCL At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Ana Musat - Executive Director, Policy & Engagement at RenewableUK Tom Glover - UK Country Chair at RWE Adam Bell - Director of Policy at Stonehaven View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Professor Fiona Rayment OBE - Visiting Professor at Dalton Nuclear Institute, previously the Chief Science and Technology Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory Dr Doug Parr - Chief Scientist and Policy Director at Greenpeace UK Professor Stephen Thomas - Emeritus Professor of Energy Policy at University of Greenwich Sam Dumitriu - Head of Policy at Britain Remade View calendar - Add to calendar |