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Wera Hobhouse MP

@werahobhouse.org.uk

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Lib Dem MP for Bath 🔶 Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Member 🌍 Championing women’s rights by helping to criminalise upskirting (2019) and make workplaces safer (2023)🧑‍⚖️ Published and promoted by Wera Hobhouse at 31 James St. West, BA1 2BT.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 3d

Today’s release of all remaining hostages is a moment of relief and hope.

At the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, Starmer must push to expand the aid into Gaza and lead efforts with allies to end the violence for good- through securing real progress toward a two-state solution.

Freed hostages reuniting with families as Trump addresses Israel's parliament - follow live

Israel has also begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian detainees, with the first busloads greeted by huge crowds in the occupied West Bank.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 5h

Plans to tax racecourse betting the same as online gambling could threaten a proud British sport.

Venues like Bath Racecourse contribute to our local economy; they need our backing, not higher taxes.

That's why I called for a debate in Parliament ahead of the Budget to discuss these proposals 👇🏇

Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 7h

Our hospices are in crisis.

Chronic underfunding means services are being slashed and sick people are being turned away from empty beds.

That's why I’ve signed Alison Bennett's letter urging the Government to step in and give hospices the support, and the recognition, they need. 👇

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 9h

The escalating violence and deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan are devastating. We are seeing civilians enduring immense suffering.

The Government must work with the US and Quad group to push for a ceasefire, protect civilians, and prevent the violence from spreading across the wider region.

Sudan war: The mother who could only afford the drugs to save one of her twins

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 10h

1 in 7 people in England fear living near someone with a mental health condition. This is a worrying rise in stigma which we know fuels isolation and hinders recovery.

Education on mental illnesses is vital to challenge this fear and stigma, and replace it with compassion and understanding.

‘Alarming rise’ in mental health stigma in England, research shows

One in 10 people unwilling to live next to someone who has been mentally ill even if they have recovered, Mind reports

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 11h

I’m backing ArthritisUK to support the 10 million adults, young people & children in the UK living with arthritis.

Too many still go without the diagnosis, treatment or support they need.

If you or a loved one is affected ArthritisUK can help. Visit www.arthritis-uk.org or call 0800 5200 520.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 1d

We @libdems.org.uk have a plan to save our hospices:

🔶Ensure funding always meets need, so everyone can get care.
🔶Guarantee ring-fenced funding for children’s hospices.
🔶Tackle staffing shortages with a dedicated hospice workforce plan.

Sign our petition: www.libdems.org.uk/hospices

Save Our Hospices

Back our campaign to protect hospice services and ensure they always have the funding and staff to care for anyone who needs their support.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 1d

40% of hospices in England are preparing to cut services or stop end of life care in 6 months. They're at breaking point.

I’ve seen this first-hand as our own Dorothy House faces a severe funding shortfall.

That's why we Lib Dems are calling on the Government to support their vital work.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 1d

Today is Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day. In the UK, 22 women are diagnosed daily with this form of breast cancer.

Early detection saves lives. That's why I will continue to push for screening reform including lowering the screening age & alternative testing for those with dense breast tissue.

Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 1d

Homelessness requires long-term solutions not quick fixes.

The Government’s £9.1m winter support for the South West is not enough. We @libdems.org.uk are calling for them to take real action.

🏠 Build 150,000 social homes yearly
❌ Abolish no-fault evictions
📃 Launch a new homelessness strategy

A safe warm place to call home.

[Picture taken during a recent visit to Julian House in Manvers Street. Wera Hobhouse MP (L) with (from left) Julian House: Service Manager Sarah Barnes, Team Leader Rory Cozzolino, and CEO Helen B…

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 2d

Between the 27th-30th of October track renewal work by Network Rail will affect all train services running between Bristol and Bath.

If you are planning to travel on these dates please find further information about the changes to train routes and information on rail replacement buses here👇

Planned Engineering Work and Disruption | Great Western Railway

Find out about planned engineering works, travel disruption and changes to Great Western Railway's published train timetables here.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 2d

Rising ocean temperatures mean coral reefs are facing irreversible decline.

This is an urgent wake up call. The Government must swiftly ratify the High Seas Treaty and take decisive steps to safeguard our oceans and preserve these vital ecosystems.

The world has reached its first climate tipping point

Milestone signals stark new reality for the planet – and raises the alarm about impending catastrophes

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 3d

Emergency care workers go above and beyond under extremely tough conditions. It’s time they got the recognition they deserve.

That’s why I’m backing the Rapid Relief Team’s A&E Appreciation Week (13–17 Oct 2025).

I'm extremely grateful to all A&E teams in Bath and across the UK.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 3d

Analysis shows that anticipated delays caused by the introduction of the EU’s Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) are set to cost £400 million.

This is utterly unacceptable and yet another barrier to growth.

The Government needs to secure immediate agreements to help fast track exporters through the border.

New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost £400m, industry warns

The Entry Exit System (EES), being rolled out on Sunday, means UK travellers will need to have their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 3d

China’s proposed super embassy is a serious threat to national security.

Reports that our intelligence agencies have been prevented from raising concerns around spying is particularly alarming.

The Government must act now to block this embassy and protect our national interests.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 3d

Freed hostages reuniting with families as Trump addresses Israel's parliament - follow live

Israel has also begun releasing hundreds of Palestinian detainees, with the first busloads greeted by huge crowds in the occupied West Bank.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 6d

I welcome the Israeli Cabinet's vote for a ceasefire and IDF withdrawal.

Now is a critical moment.

The UK and our allies must ensure the deal is implemented—to free the hostages, get aid into Gaza, and end the violence.

This must be the first step to a two-state solution and lasting peace.

Palestinians begin journey to Gaza’s north as Israel says ceasefire now in effect – live

Thousands of Palestinians travel back to the north of the territory after IDF forces retreated to deployment lines

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 6d

Today is World Mental Health Day.

If you're struggling, please remember you're not alone, and it's okay to ask for help. Talk to a friend, a loved one, or a professional.

There are a number of helplines available if you need to talk to someone. Find a list here 👇

www.mind.org.uk/information-...

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 6d

147 people died while homeless in the South West in 2024 — the 3rd highest in the UK.

Charity Julian House offers shelter, food & support to those who are homeless.

This World Homelessness Day, Julian House is aiming to raise £10,000 in 24hrs to keep helping those in need.

Donate here 👇

World Homelessness Day | Julian House Website

www.julianhouse.org.uk

Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 6d

🔶A fantastic result for B&NES Lib Dems!

Its great that people in Bath are continuing to put their trust in the @libdems.org.uk to stand up for them and their local area.

Huge congratulations to Stuart Bridge on being elected.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 7d

Farmers face an 18% cut in milk prices from some buyers.

It's unacceptable that this can happen with little oversight. The current regulatory system is too weak and fragmented.

We need a single strong regulator to protect our farmers and ensure they’re fairly paid.

Two Somerset MPs join call for urgent support for dairy farmers

Somerset MPs urge urgent action to support British dairy farmers after 18 per cent milk price cuts. Lib Dems call for a single regulator to protect…

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 7d

Kemi Badenoch wants to scrap the European Convention on Human Rights.

This won’t stop the boats or fix the chaos her party caused. It’s dangerous and wrong.

We Liberal Democrats will always defend British freedoms and the rule of law.

UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says

The European Convention on Human Rights has become a focal point in debates around changing immigration policy.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 8d

China is a threat to our national security. It’s shocking that this spying case has collapsed because of a refusal by the government and officials to recognise this.

The government must call out China's behaviour and take a strong stand against it's attempts to interfere with our country.

Spy case collapse blamed on UK government failure to label China a threat

Prosecutors say they were unable to obtain evidence from the government to meet the threshold for prosecution.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 8d

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week

The British Dyslexia Association, Jamie Oliver & Spotify have launched the UK’s first Voice Petition. It calls for early dyslexia screening & better teacher training so every child with dyslexia can thrive.

Let’s make sure their voices are heard 👇

Voice Petition Recorder

Let’s make sure the voices of those who live it every day are heard – loud and clear.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 8d

1,611 homeless people died in 2024 - a record high. This is heart-breaking and utterly unacceptable.

Homeless people are some of the most vulnerable in our society with many of these deaths linked to suicide and drugs, yet they continue to be failed.

We must do more to tackle this crisis

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high

Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 8d

Jenrick’s comments are deeply irresponsible and risk fuelling division.

When politicians like him and Farage imply non-white people can't truly be British, they make it that much harder to achieve the integration, tolerance and respect we all want to see.

Robert Jenrick says lack of integration leads to dark place

The shadow justice secretary is accused of racism after saying the Handsworth area was one of the

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