Wera Hobhouse MP

Nigel Farage sparks more confusion over Reform stance on Iran war Farage said on Tuesday Britain should ‘not get ourselves involved in another foreign war’

One day Reform is all for joining the US strikes on Iran. Now Farage says we should not get involved in another foreign war.

They are clearly panicking and rowing back on their previous stance.

Reform cannot be trusted with our national security.

Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show Newly released documents on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador also say he asked for £547,000 when sacked - he received £75,000.

That the Prime Minister knew the risks of appointing Mandelson and did it anyway is an insult to every woman and girl who suffered at Epstein’s hands.

Then, after being sacked, Mandelson still collected a pay-out. It's a disgrace.

Every penny of that money should be given to charity.

Bath MP insists 'critical opportunity' missed in Spring Statement FOLLOWING the Spring Statement on March 3, MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse has said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves missed a critical opportunity to tackle the cost of living, support small businesses, and s...

The Spring Statement was a failed opportunity to help people & businesses struggling under eyewatering bills & soaring costs.

To really support British people the Government must:

⛽Scrap the fuel duty hike
🏪End the national insurance job tax
🤝Agree a new UK-EU customs union to grow our economy

I discussed the Government’s SEND reforms with local parents of children with SEND & organisations which support them.

One point came up again & again: creative subjects matter.
They help build confidence & discover talents.

To help SEND children we must protect a broad, creative curriculum.🎨📖

Today we remembered the people of Tibet marking the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising.

The Remembrance wheel just outside Westminster Abbey reads:
‘To all innocent victims of oppression, violence and war. Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by.’

More dentists coming as government boosts number who can practise Boost for patients as the government bolsters the dental workforce by thousands.

Dentistry is on its knees, with millions of children unable to get a check-up last year. I'm proud our @libdems.org.uk pressure has forced the Government to act.

Ministers must now back our £750m dental rescue plan to fix the broken NHS contract and recruit and retain more UK dentists.

Bath constituents living abroad have contacted me after missing out on state pension increases because the UK lacks reciprocal agreements with countries like Australia and Canada.

I asked the Government what discussions they’ve had to address this injustice and put it right.

Social media is increasingly becoming a marketplace for the illicit drug trade - with vapes laced with Spice being sold to children online.

Ofcom is aware of this illegal content but refuses to use its powers to stop it.

If regulators won’t act, we must ban children from these platforms.📱

The UK Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders today hosted a parliamentary gathering to discuss EVs and their roll out across the UK and Europe.

As oil shocks hit the world (again), a transport system using renewable electricity must be the future.

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

The Government must scrap their planned fuel duty rise.

Soaring petrol prices, on top of a cost of living crisis Labour has done nothing to fix, are worrying people across Britain who already feel their budgets being squeezed.

Now is not the time to pile on more pressure.

Call off King's US state visit over Iran war, urge Lib Dems The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

Cancel the April state visit to the US.

A state visit from our King should not be given to someone who repeatedly insults our country.

From calling on the Government to support the vital work of local charities, to hosting a surgery drop in on environment and climate issues for Bath residents - this past week I've been standing up for the issues that matter to you.

Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇

Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran war

Starmer must stand firm against Trump’s bullying & avoid being dragged further into this illegal war.

Badenoch & Farage want the UK to blindly follow Trump despite no clear plan - while ordinary Brits risk paying the price through higher petrol & energy bills.

That is incredibly reckless.

It’s International Women’s Day.

Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world & continue to fight for true gender parity.

I’ll always fight to champion women’s voices in Parliament - today and every day👇

Today I held a pop-up surgery on all things green at Bath Climate Hub with B&NES Cllr Sarah Warren.

A brilliant example of effective community advice, education and support in a safe and welcoming space, alongside fun and energising activities.

Arranging social care can be The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.

Baroness Casey is right: our adult social care system is broken. Elderly and disabled people are trapped without the support they need, while hospital beds stay blocked because there’s nowhere safe for them to go.

The Government must stop dragging its feet and take action to change this.

ICO writes to Meta over 'concerning' AI smart glasses report Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.

Technology like AI smart glasses are raising serious concerns.

Reports of subcontractors reviewing sensitive footage, & earlier reports of women being filmed without consent, highlight the risks this tech poses.

We need stronger safeguards & clearer laws to protect people from new technology.

Energy companies and networks should be far more transparent about the profits they make. Especially as this directly impacts bills - people deserve to see the breakdown. 📄

I asked Ofgem and the system operator: why is it so difficult to give bill payers a clear, accurate figure?

500 museums across the UK have closed in 25 years.

As council budgets shrink, cultural institutions are the first thing cut - robbing communities of museums that inspire learning & bring people together.

The Government must give councils a fair funding deal that recognises the value of culture.

One of my Bath constituents was hit with an extremely high major works bill from their housing association with no warning.🏠

Currently there’s no legal requirement for landlords or housing associations to operate sinking or reserve funds to spread these costs.

I urged the Government to fix this .

Smaller charities are losing out to national charities that can outmanoeuvre them in complex bidding processes - even when they would be able to deliver more effective, trusted services.

I called in Parliament for local charities to get priority for funding so they can continue their vital work.

📖 It’s World Book Day! Reading sparks imagination, builds confidence & encourages learning - that's why it’s vital we inspire children to pick up a book.

There are many brilliant authors to discover. Like Jane Austen, a Bath resident, whose enduring literary legacy we continue to proudly celebrate.

Paying to switch off renewables is wasted energy and wasted opportunity.

Instead, we should explore how we can use technology like batteries to store excess power when it cannot go into the grid.🔋

We must maximise our renewable energy use.⚡

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women - yet many are forced to wait years in pain before receiving a diagnosis.

It’s vital we raise better awareness of this debilitating condition - encouraging conversations in schools, workplaces, and among friends & family so those suffering are seen & supported.

Women reflect on safety five years after Sarah Everard's murder Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe.

Its been five years since Sarah Everard was abducted, raped and murdered by a serving Metropolitan Police officer.

In that time, violence against women and girls - on our streets and online - has only grown. Time has run out for words, we need to see action and results.

From calling on the Government to take action to prevent deaths from eating disorders, to pressing for a curriculum that works for children with special educational needs - this past week I've been standing up for the issues that matter to you.

Here's a snapshot of what else I've been up to 📸👇

Once again, global oil & gas prices are spiking.

Reform & the Conservatives would ditch renewables and double down on fossil fuels - locking us into a system where wars and chaos decide our bills and threaten our energy.

Clean energy isn’t optional. It’s vital to our security.

Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

Reports of eating disorder patients discharged with dangerously low BMIs are deeply worrying.

Sending people home this unwell isn’t care - it’s a systemic failure.

We need urgent action to ensure everyone can access effective treatment for eating disorders and has a real chance to recover.

Small charities are being pushed to compete for the same limited funding, even when their services overlap or complement each other.

I recently brought together domestic abuse charities in Bath to discuss shared challenges & explore how collaboration can improve care for survivors locally.

4,793 people slept rough on a single night in autumn 2025 - the highest ever recorded. Homelessness is rising & we must do more to tackle it.

Today I attended Homeless Link's reception in Parliament & discussed with Julian House how I can support their vital work helping homeless people in Bath.