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Government claims over new gas and oil licences “a work of fiction”, says Bath MP

23 January 2024

On 22nd January, Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and Spokesperson for Energy and Climate Change, slammed the government over the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill which guarantees annual oil and gas licences in the North Sea.

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Bath MP Slams Government Decision to Scrap the Northern Leg of HS2 as a “Waste of Taxpayer Money.”

17 January 2024

On 17th January, Wera Hobhouse, Member of Parliament for Bath and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Transport, gave a speech to Parliament slamming the government’s decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2.

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Hobhouse asks what’s putting the breaks on the Electric Vehicle rollout

17 January 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, chaired a roundtable on the future of electric vehicles, welcoming parliamentarians and representatives from the industry to Parliament on the 16th of January.

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Local MP cheers on Bath City FC and Celebrates “incredible community impact” of their Foundation

15 January 2024

On 13th January, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse, paid a visit to Twerton Park, home of Bath City FC to watch the FA Trophy Fourth Round tie between City and Coalville Town.

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Bath MP applauds outstanding contribution to the city at Bath Forum 90th Year Impact Report Presentation

12 January 2024

On 12th January, Wera Hobhouse, MP for Bath, celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Bath Forum and listened to details of their 90th year impact report, as delivered by Bryn Williams, General Manager.

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Bath MP slams government for “costly” delays to renewable energy development

11 January 2024

On 11th January, Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, called for the government to propose a comprehensive plan for renewable energy development.

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Wera Hobhouse MP praises work of Bikeability in Bath and slams government for “pedalling back on active travel plans”

11 January 2024

On 9th January, Wera Hobhouse MP welcomed The Bikeability Trust to Parliament to discuss ways to encourage cycling in children and adults across the country.

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Bath MP champions city’s local businesses in Parliament, calling the government to ease financial pressures

11 January 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and Shadow Leader of the House, praised the work of local Bath businesses during Business Questions on the 11th of January and asked the government to consider ways to increase profits for small businesses.

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Bath MP urges government to fix city’s “Dental Desert”

10 January 2024

On 9th January, Wera Hobhouse, MP for Bath, joined the House of Commons debate on NHS Dentistry to highlight the ongoing dental crisis in Bath.

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Bath MP says government must “put passengers first” and fix unreliable railways

10 January 2024

On the 10th of January, Wera Hobhouse, MP for Bath and spokesperson for Transport and Climate Change, joined a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the Great Western Main Line.

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