On this page you can find links to Wera Hobhouse’s work representing the people of Bath both locally and nationally, in Parliament.
Far too many lives are being lost to eating disorders. These could, and should have been avoided with better early intervention and proper care. The true scale of this crisis remains hidden with eating disorder related deaths often mis-recorded or…
In Parliament, I called on the Government to urgently release the frozen funding for Bath’s new special school. Parents of children with special educational needs are crying out for special school places across Bath. Funding to build a brand new…
Technology and social media platforms are enabling new avenues to harass and abuse women online. In Parliament I urged action to fight this. New technology and online platforms are increasingly being used to harm, abuse, and harass women. This has…
I called on the Government to call out Trump’s bullying and threatening behaviour towards the UK and EU over Greenland. Trump’s use of tariff threats to intimidate other countries into handing control of Greenland to the US is wholly unacceptable.…
After visiting dementia charity Remind UK I asked in Parliament for a statement from the Health Secretary letting us know when the Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty, which was promised in the NHS 10 year plan, will be…
In Parliament, I have been pushing for the Government to do more to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems. A crucial first step is for the Government to urgently ratify the High Seas Treaty. Currently, around 10% of marine species…
When I visited Bath Racecourse I heard first-hand their concerns that the proposals to tax racecourse betting at the same rate as online gambling would risk harming the horse racing industry, a proud national sport. Venues like Bath Racecourse play…
On 10th April 2025 Wera and her husband William flew to Hong Kong for the first time to visit their son, daughter in law and 3-month old grandson for a private visit. Wera is the first British Member of Parliament…
Wera Hobhouse served as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Transport in the last Parliament. She regularly raises issues about rail infrastructure, passenger experience, and industry reform. Wera has a particular interest in decarbonising the railway, and improving its performance. The…