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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T5. The environmental impact assessment for the Rosebank oil field shows that its emissions will be enormous—equivalent to 70% of the UK’s annual total emissions. However, the developer claims that the environmental impact is not significant. The Minister may not wish to comment on Rosebank specifically, but will he set …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Local Power Plan

"I welcome the publication of the local power plan and I honestly recognise the Government’s commitment to community energy. However, I think there is still a piece missing—namely that properties in the vicinity of a community energy generator can ultimately benefit by being directly supplied, rather than being supplied through …..."
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Bill
Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill 2024-26
Presented by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat)
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Summary

A Bill to create offences relating to the non-consensual recording of images of a person and the online distribution of such images for profit with the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification or of causing humiliation or distress to that person; and for connected purposes.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Around one in eight women were victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse and stalking in the year to March 2025. Victim Support is concerned that there is not enough focus in the strategy and, in particular, that funding is not matching increasing demand. What assurances can the Minister give victims …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Business of the House

"Nearly four years on from the outbreak of the war, our Ukrainian friends have formed ever closer bonds with our communities. Last week I was at the opening ceremony of Bath’s Ukrainian education hub, which is part of a global network of 84 such hubs. The hubs are places for …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
Early Day Motion
World Cancer Day and breast cancer (35 Signatures)
4 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House marks World Cancer Day by recognising the urgent need to improve the early detection of breast cancer in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25 to 49 years; further notes that breast cancer …
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"I recently brought together domestic abuse charities in Bath, such as Developing Health and Independence, Voices, and the Nelson Trust, which provide services including how to navigate the complicated justice system. They all agree it is critical that they all work together and that there are joined-up local services, but …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
MP Financial Interest
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
Original Source (2nd February 2026)
8. Miscellaneous
BGIPU (British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union) Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role.