Information between 6th February 2026 - 26th February 2026
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Thursday 26th February 2026 1:30 p.m. Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143 |
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11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 280 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273 |
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23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272 |
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24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - 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 - 69 Noes - 279 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Online Harm: Child Protection
Wera Hobhouse contributed 6 speeches (1,024 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (74 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (47 words) Monday 23rd February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (88 words) Thursday 12th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (72 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Local Power Plan
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (110 words) Tuesday 10th February 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 (68 words) Monday 9th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Young Futures Hubs: First Aid
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Thursday 12th February 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will review the inclusion of first aid education within Young Futures Hubs after the initial phase of early adopters. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Specific services and activities available in each hub will depend on the needs of the community and its young people, with a focus on upstream intervention. Some Young Futures Hubs may choose to include first aid education. |
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Youth Services: Voluntary Work
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Thursday 12th February 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the contribution of uniformed and non-uniformed youth volunteering organisations to the aims of the National Youth Strategy. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) On the 10th December 2025, the Government published ‘Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy’. It is a 10 year plan to ensure every young person across the country has somewhere to go, someone who cares for them and a community they feel part of. It includes 2 clear ambitions - by 2035:
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport commissioned an independent provider (Ipsos) to conduct an evaluation covering the Uniformed Youth Fund from 2022 to 2025, which was published on 11th September 2025. The research found uniformed youth organisations (UYOs):
The Department has a rich evidence base supporting the positive outcomes of youth organisations and young people's attendance of these. There’s a wide range of positive outcomes from youth interventions, such as on employability, skill development, and that it can be preventative in terms of crime. |
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Youth Services: Finance
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Thursday 12th February 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her proposed timetable is for announcing current and future funding streams for the National Youth Strategy including Richer Young Lives, Youth Facilities and the Youth Workforce. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) ‘Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy’ is a 10 year plan to ensure every young person across the country has somewhere to go, someone who cares for them and a community they feel part of. This is backed by over £500 million of new youth funding over the next 3 years. The funding underpinning the first steps of the Strategy will be available from the next financial year 2026/2027. |
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Heart Diseases: Bath
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Friday 13th February 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) increase survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and (b) increase the availability of defibrillators in Bath. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) In order to increase survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, NHS England has worked in partnership with St John’s Ambulance and others to increase access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Local ambulance trusts, charities including St John’s Ambulance, the British Heart Foundation, and private providers deliver CPR training and the use of defibrillators both in the community and in schools, under the Restart a Heart programme. The Government’s position is that local communities are best placed to make decisions about procuring, locating and maintaining automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Over 110,000 defibrillators are registered in the United Kingdom on The Circuit, the independent AED database. Over 30,000 of these have been added in the past two years, many as a result of local community led action. |
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Thursday 12th February Child protection from illicit vapes 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the growing problem of illegal drug-laced vapes, including those containing the dangerous synthetic cannabinoid Spice, being sold to children via social media platforms; notes with serious concern research conducted by the University of Bath which found that 16.6 percent of vapes confiscated in schools contained Spice; … |
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Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill 2024-26
Presented by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill 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.
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant pressures faced by ambulance services as a result of handover delays; expresses concern at the fact that this January was the worst January ever recorded for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, with 50,070 hours lost waiting to hand patients over outside hospitals, the equivalent … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 4 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that 4 March marks HPV Awareness Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the diseases it can cause; recognises that HPV is a common virus, with around 8 in 10 people in the UK expected to be infected at some … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 New Start Highland takeover of Highland Foodbank 8 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House acknowledges the takeover of the Highland Foodbank by New Start Highland from Blythswood Care, thus securing the future of the community service; and recognises the small team of staff and over 70 volunteers that work tirelessly to provide emergency food parcels to residents in Inverness, Nairn, Alness,Tain … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 30th anniversary of the Dunblane Primary School tragedy 32 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan) That this House notes that on 13 March 2026 this House marks thirty years since the tragedy at Dunblane Primary School; recognises the extraordinary courage, dignity and determination shown by the parents and families of Dunblane in the face of unimaginable loss; commends the tireless campaign by the families and … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House is aware of worsening failures in Royal Mail’s delivery services, which is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments which arrive after the appointment date, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; that Royal Mail recently warned that more than 100 … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 125th anniversary of The Forest Club, Starbeck 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House congratulates The Forest Club in Starbeck on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; recognises the important role the club has played since its founding in 1901 as a valued social and community hub for generations of residents in Starbeck and the wider Harrogate area; commends the volunteers, … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 Recognition of armed forces personnel wounded in terrorist attacks outside of operational deployment 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House recognises the courage and sacrifice of members of His Majesty’s armed forces who have been wounded or injured in terrorist attacks outside of official operational deployment; pays tribute to the resilience and lifelong impact borne by those service personnel and their families; notes that such attacks were … |
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Monday 9th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th March 2026 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust 6 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates the news that the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has exited special measures, having demonstrated substantial and sustained improvement; commends the hard work of Trust's staff, board and partners for overseeing this progress; congratulates the Trust on their strongest performance for five years for diagnostics and … |
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Thursday 5th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2026 International Women's Day 2026 and women’s inclusion in placemaking 20 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 and recognises the challenges faced by women over the past year; expresses concern that violence against women and girls continues to result in approximately 100 to 200 deaths annually in the UK; emphasises the importance of involving women in placemaking to help … |
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Thursday 5th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th March 2026 Centenary of Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay 9 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of the opening of the Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay; notes that Torquay is one of just fourteen places in the UK with an operational Funicular Railway, and celebrates those men and women who have ensured its survival and continued success over … |
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Thursday 5th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Thursday 5th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th March 2026 Fundraising for brain tumour research 11 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House commends Don and Rachel McKie and all of Clan McKie for their exceptional fundraising for brain tumour research since 2006, raising more than £58,000; notes that their efforts began following the death of their son, Graham McKie, aged 32, seven months after being diagnosed on 11 August … |
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Wednesday 4th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th March 2026 Association of Colleges Award for Derwen College 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this house congratulates Derwen College on their outstanding achievement of winning the Association of Colleges Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards; recognises the invaluable opportunities that the college offers for students, including placements and work within the wider Gobowen community; and commends … |
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Wednesday 4th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th March 2026 Temporary accommodation and its impact on neurodivergent children 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with grave concern the findings of the report entitled ‘It’s Like Torture’: Life in Temporary Accommodation for Neurodivergent Children and their Families, published in 2026 by King’s College London and partners; further notes evidence presented in the report that temporary accommodation can expose neurodivergent children to … |
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Thursday 5th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th March 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Gerry O’Hare and Dr Abdulla Alhasso of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre on their Global Citizenship Award for sustained work supporting breast cancer care in Gaza; notes their regular visits and ongoing support with Palestinian clinicians; recognises the importance of … |
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Wednesday 4th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th March 2026 Corstorphine Window Wanderland 2026 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the success of Corstorphine Window Wanderland 2026, held from 28 February to 2 March 2026, which transformed local streets into a free, outdoor illuminated gallery through creative window displays by residents, schools, community groups and businesses; commends the volunteers and organisers for fostering creativity, inclusion and … |
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Wednesday 4th March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses alarm at ongoing cuts to eating disorder services across the country; notes with concern the announcement that the Richardson Eating Disorder Service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle is due to close, particularly given the next closest specialist inpatient facility is over 50 miles away … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Kenneth Stevenson (Labour - Airdrie and Shotts) That this House notes the Great Daffodil Appeal 2026, which is Marie Curie's flagship annual fundraising campaign, held every March, when people from all corners of the UK wear a daffodil badge to show their support for people with terminal illness; further notes that the Great Daffodil Appeal has now … |
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Tuesday 3rd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Protections for Cornish produce 12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House marks St Piran's Day 2026 by recognising the significant economic and cultural value of Cornish food and drink products to Cornwall and the wider United Kingdom; calls on the Government to strengthen the protection of Cornish-branded food and drink products by including Protected Geographical Indication or similar … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 28 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (No. 2) 7 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked annually in March, as an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease which remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women; notes that in Northern Ireland approximately 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, with survival rates significantly … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the sharp decline in Curlew populations, with the UK’s breeding curlew population having halved in the last 25 years; expresses particular alarm at the decline of Curlew populations in the South of England, including Tewkesbury and the surrounding area; recognises the importance of wetland … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises Sunday 8 March 2026 as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection as a time to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic had on our country during an unprecedented time; pays tribute to those who worked … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 National Keep Britain Tidy Campaign 16 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the growing problem of litter in public spaces across the United Kingdom and the burden it places on local communities, councils, and the environment; notes the valuable work being carried out by community groups and parish councils, including Bray Parish Council in Maidenhead, which has invested … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Funding for rural fire and rescue services 30 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the outstanding and lifesaving work by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and fire services across the United Kingdom; notes with concern the proposed closure of Charmouth and Maiden Newton Fire Stations in West Dorset; further notes that the proposals are driven by sustained central … |
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Wednesday 11th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 British couple detained in Iran 68 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses … |
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Tuesday 10th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 35 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House believes that Buckingham Palace should publish all papers and electronic communications that contain reference to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. |
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Tuesday 3rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Monday 2nd March Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd March 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes that 3 March is World Hearing Day; further notes that approximately 12 million people in the UK live with hearing loss, making it one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in the country; recognises that, left untreated, hearing loss significantly increases the risk of social isolation, … |
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Thursday 26th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd March 2026 Dame Anne Pringle elected Chancellor at University of St Andrews 8 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Dame Anne Pringle on her election as Chancellor of the University of St Andrews; notes that she is the first woman to hold this office in the University’s more than 600-year history; recognises her distinguished career in public service, including as the first woman to serve … |
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Wednesday 25th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026 The Snug Bookshop and Café named a winner of the Realising the Remarkable grant 6 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates The Snug Bookshop and Cafe in Huish Episcopi on being named one of the six winners of the Realising the Remarkable grant; notes that this initiative is run in collaboration with Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint, awarding £30,000 in funding to small businesses that have demonstrated exceptional … |
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Wednesday 25th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026 41 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Wednesday 25th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026 Recognition of Ukrainian driving licences 24 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver and … |
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Wednesday 25th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026 Dual nationals without British passports 30 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; … |
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Wednesday 25th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th February 2026 Ellen Roome and the Jools’ Law campaign 9 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes the tireless campaigning of Ellen Roome MBE in her pursuit of legislation to preserve the social media data of deceased children; offers thanks to Ellen for her work to bring about positive change in the area of online safety; and welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt … |
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Tuesday 24th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2026 200th anniversary of the birth of Walter Bagehot 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Walter Bagehot, who was born on the 3rd February 1826 in Langport; notes that Bagehot began his career in Langport working for a trade enterprise before joining Stuckey’s bank, which went on to become of the country’s largest issuers … |
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Tuesday 24th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th February 2026 Business rates reform and revaluation 15 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urges the Government to undertake further work to … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates preparations for World Book Day 2026, recognising the continued importance of this annual event in promoting a love of reading among children and young people across the UK and Northern Ireland; acknowledges the vital contribution that reading makes to educational attainment, personal development and mental wellbeing; … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 NHS access to medical cannabis for children with drug-resistant epilepsy 26 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House notes the law change of 2018 which allows the prescription of medical cannabis under the direction of specialist doctors; recognises that this law change was in large part achieved by the campaigning efforts of Hannah Deacon on behalf of her then 6 year old son Alfie Dingley … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Hayes School mental health ambassadors 8 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates the student councillors at Hayes School in Paignton named Millie, Paige, Jacob, Jane, Leala and Morgan and their dedicated teacher Ms Jamieson; commends them for their service to the school and to their fellow pupils; and applauds their commitment to the introduction of the Gate Buddies … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank closures have on rural … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Securing the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme 41 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes that, as the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, many Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom continue to face uncertainty regarding their status and future security; recognises that Ukrainian families have become valued members of communities across the country, including in Newton … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group 7 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House celebrates the vital work carried out by the Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group in supporting stroke survivors and their families across the Thornbury area; recognises the dedication of the group's trustees and volunteers who provide a warm and welcoming environment for those affected by stroke; commends … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2026-27 18 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates South Molton Pannier Market on winning Britain's Favourite Market in the Great British Market Awards 2026 for the fourth consecutive year; recognises the hard work of traders, farmers, and the loyalty of local shoppers in supporting thriving small businesses across the South West; celebrates the market's … |
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Monday 23rd February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House celebrates the remarkable history and enduring contribution of Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire to the lives of girls and young women; pays tribute to the thousands of dedicated volunteers, leaders, and commissioners, both past and present, who have given their time and expertise to inspire and nurture … |
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Tuesday 24th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th February 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House recognises that the UK’s transition away from oil and gas production is underway, as North Sea reserves decline and the climate imperative intensifies; notes that a well-managed transition has the potential to deliver economic benefit, strengthen domestic supply chains and revitalise our industrial heartlands; encourages the Government … |
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Thursday 12th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 48 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Tuesday 10th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England 21 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House strongly opposes the removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England from the National Planning Policy Framework; notes that Sport England’s consultee role was established in 1996 to provide specialist national oversight preventing the loss of playing fields; recognises that playing fields provide essential spaces for physical … |
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Tuesday 10th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026 185th anniversary of Liszt’s Taunton concert 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House congratulates Michael Stembridge-Montavont, Peter Lewis, and the volunteers of Music on the Quantocks for combining on the Liszt on Taunton event featuring international soloist Elisabeth Pion’s recent standing room-only concert and other events in the series commemorating the 185th anniversary of the concert given by Franz Liszt … |
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Tuesday 10th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd February 2026 Elmbridge Primary School Eco-Council 7 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House commends Elmbridge Primary School for their efforts to engage students in environmental protection and renewable energy initiatives; congratulates the students of Elmbridge’s Eco-Council for active participation in efforts to tackle climate change; recognises the value of their projects, such as proposing the installation of solar panels and … |
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Wednesday 11th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Community sport spaces and Sport England 16 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the significant benefits that sport, recreation and physical activity provide to people across the UK; acknowledges the £107 billion contribution they make to the wider economy through improved health and wellbeing as well as reduced costs to public services and the NHS; expresses concern at the … |
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Wednesday 11th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House celebrates the value of local community spaces, such as clubhouses, village halls and community centres for residents; recognises their vital role as safe hubs to foster healthy living, community relationships and wellbeing; notes that such spaces must be prioritised and protected where development proposals arise; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 11th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 46 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models … |
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Wednesday 11th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 54 signatures (Most recent: 9 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Friday 20th February 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 46 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Monday 9th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 Refugee homelessness and the asylum move-on period 27 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes with concern reports that the number of refugee households in England who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has increased fivefold in four years, rising from 3,560 in 2021-22 to 19,310 in 2024-25; further notes evidence from charities and local authorities that this rise is … |
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Monday 9th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 26 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 96), dated 3 February 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2026, be annulled. |
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Monday 9th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan 43 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and its ambition to meet all cancer targets by 2029; notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive plan for radiotherapy; recognises that while references to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy are positive, they fall far short of the investment and … |
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Monday 9th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th February 2026 International Epilepsy Day 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes International Epilepsy Day 2026 taking place on Monday 9 February 2026, focusing on the Epilepsy Pledge to turn awareness into action; highlights the Epilepsy Pledge, urging people to commit to one concrete action for awareness or inclusion in 2026; further notes that the 50 Million steps … |
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Thursday 5th February Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th February 2026 Public inquiry into Epstein links 90 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House stands with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims whose relentless courage and pursuit of justice has led to the publication of the Epstein files; notes with concern the number of British public figures included in these files; recognises that child sexual abuse on this scale is likely to have involved … |
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Wednesday 11th March Wera Hobhouse withdrew their signature from this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2026 Payment of employment tribunal awards 24 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes with concern the continuing non-payment of a significant number of awards made by the Employment Tribunal, including reports by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism that Freedom of Information requests found that three quarters of more than 7,000 workers using the employment tribunal penalty enforcement scheme did … |
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10 Feb 2026, 12:30 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse. " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Feb 2026, 2:12 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse. Thank you, Madam >> Wera Hobhouse. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome the publication of the Local Power Plan, and I honestly recognise the government's commitment to " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Feb 2026, 2:35 p.m. - House of Commons "table office. Which brings us to presentation of Bill Wera Hobhouse. " Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP (Romsey and Southampton North, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Feb 2026, 2:42 p.m. - House of Commons "in the bill. >> A Wera Hobhouse John Whitby year nos MoD Baggy Shanker Lee Barron " Mr Richard Quigley MP (Isle of Wight West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Feb 2026, 10:02 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Bath hospitality. weekend services, but Sunday services on continue to be extremely unreliable. Long delays, " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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23 Feb 2026, 2:45 p.m. - House of Commons "will cover the circumstances he's just described, so that we can end that kind of practice. >> Wera Hobhouse. >> Thank you for these very sharp " Alex Easton MP (North Down, Independent) - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Feb 2026, 4:24 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Wera Hobhouse. >> But my inbox has been inundated with families, parents calling for " Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) (Vale of Glamorgan, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Feb 2026, 4:24 p.m. - House of Commons "and prepare them for the future I'm happy to give away. >> Wera Hobhouse. " Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) (Vale of Glamorgan, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Online Harm: Child Protection
198 speeches (33,980 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Mentions: 1: Sam Carling (Lab - North West Cambridgeshire) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) just mentioned, there are rampant drug-dealing problems on Snapchat. - Link to Speech 2: Gareth Snell (LAB - Stoke-on-Trent Central) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse), who talked about the ability to sell drugs online, and from those on - Link to Speech 3: Ian Murray (Lab - Edinburgh South) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) mentioned advertising and drugs policy. - Link to Speech |
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Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026
11 speeches (1,338 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - General Committees Home Office |
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Railways Bill (Fourteenth sitting)
24 speeches (4,015 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Public Bill Committees Department for Transport |
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Railways Bill (Thirteenth sitting)
98 speeches (20,955 words) Committee stage: 13th sitting Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Public Bill Committees Department for Transport |
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Eating Disorders (Training)
2 speeches (1,185 words) 1st reading Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Richard Quigley (Lab - Isle of Wight West) wherever they are in their journey.Question put and agreed to.Ordered,That Mr Richard Quigley, Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech |
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Point of Order
3 speeches (255 words) Tuesday 10th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Caroline Nokes (Con - Romsey and Southampton North) Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) BillPresentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 19th February 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the Treasury Committee in Session 2024-25 Treasury Committee Found: questionnaire Acceptance of cash: AOC0534 Julia Lopez MP AOC0535 Jayne Kirkham MP AOC0536 Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 25th February 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Sue Ferns - Senior Deputy General Secretary at Prospect Trade Union David Cunningham - Chartered nuclear engineer Mark Rouse - Skills Director at Nuclear Sector Skills Team At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Zion Lights - Science communicator Cllr Struan Mackie - Highland Councillor at Thurso and Northwest Caithness and Chair of Dounreay Stakeholder Group Cllr Richard Rout - Chair of the New Nuclear Local Authorities Group at Suffolk County Council View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th March 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Jonathan Brearley - Chief Executive at Ofgem Akshay Kaul - Director General for Infrastructure at Ofgem Fintan Slye - Chief Executive Officer at National Energy System Operator (NESO) Claire Dykta - Director of Strategy and Policy at National Energy System Operator (NESO) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th March 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Warm Homes Plan At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Brenda Boardman - Emeritus Fellow, Environmental Change Institute at University of Oxford Dion Tickner - Energy Policy Manager at Age UK Peter Smith - Director of Policy and Advocacy at National Energy Action At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Sam Perry - Heat Workforce Policy Lead at TUC Louise Shooter - Head of Heat Decarbonisation at Energy UK Joanne Wheeler - Co-Head of Policy and Places at UK Green Building Council View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 17th March 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Michael Shanks MP - Minister for Energy at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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6 Feb 2026
Reviewing the electricity market Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 27 Mar 2026) The Committee is inquiring into what reforms are needed to the UK electricity market to enable the transition to clean, lower cost energy by 2023. After long consultation, the Government indicated last year that it does not intend to undertake wholesale reform toward a model of locational pricing. But it has not set out its thinking or research on the range of possible individual reforms to the current system, that could break down some of the blocks and inefficiencies in the current market (see the Committee’s ongoing inquiry on the Cost of Energy for more work on those). Progressive vs wholesale reform The Committee is now inviting evidence on the range of possible reforms open to Government to implement and their impacts on reaching the UK’s twin goals of 95% clean energy generation by 2030 and bringing down energy bills. |