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Wera Hobhouse MP blasts 258% increase in sewage dump duration as Avon named second worst hit river in England and Wales

28 March 2024

Last year, 32,500 hours worth of sewage was dumped into the River Avon, which runs through Bath, marking a 258% increase on 2022. Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, has deemed this shocking data to be a clear example of an environmental scandal.

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Bath MP slams government’s obsession with “energy sources of the past”

19 March 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and Spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, slammed the government for failing to focus on securing a sustainable future, and instead adhering to the polluting status quo.

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10,268 pensioners in Bath to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell following the Budget

11 March 2024

10,268 pensioners in Bath are set to be hit with a £10,267,621 stealth tax following the Budget, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

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Bath MP visits University of Bath to meet with ‘policy-makers of the future’

5 March 2024

On 1st March, Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, visited the University of Bath to attend a guest speaker event. Organised by the university’s Liberal Democrats Society and Politics Society, the event offered students a valuable opportunity to connect with their representative and delve into pertinent political topics.

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Bath MP calls for a culture change in Parliament to disband the “boys’ club”

4 March 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, marked International Women’s Day 2024 by calling for a culture change in Parliament to encourage more women into politics.

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Bath MP leads debate on Eating Disorders Awareness Week, calling on government to stop “silent killer”

1 March 2024

Wera Hobhouse led an inspiring Westminster Hall debate to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 where she called for the government to drastically improve treatment for patients.

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Bath MP urges government to review assisted dying laws across UK, following Parliamentary inquiry

29 February 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and Shadow Leader of the House, called on the government to take a “fresh look” at the assisted dying debate, following a Parliamentary inquiry that signalled the potential for new assisted dying laws.

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Bath MP urges government to incentivise solar power

29 February 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, called on the government to provide incentives for energy providers to develop solar power in the UK.

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MP expresses concern about future of British racing, praising Bath Racecourse in House of Commons

28 February 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, praised the Bath Racecourse for playing an integral role in the city, amid discussions on changes to gambling regulations.

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Bath MP calls for government to “follow in Bath’s impressive footsteps” and facilitate greater inclusion of girls in grassroots sports

26 February 2024

Wera Hobhouse, MP for Bath, grilled the Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer, on the government’s plans to improve inclusivity within grassroots sports programmes.

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