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🎶 I’m backing the Bell We cannot allow their live music nights to be put at risk of being silenced. Submit your objection here.👇 thebellinnbath.co.uk/make-some-no...

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🎶 I’m backing the Bell We cannot allow their live music nights to be put at risk of being silenced. Submit your objection here.👇 thebellinnbath.co.uk/make-some-no...

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Great to catch up with Vanessa from BEAT, the UK’s leading eating disorder charity. With the Government’s Mental Health Strategy set to be published in the coming months, we’ll be pressing for it to properly address the national eating disorder crisis. We won't let them ignore eating disorders.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 06/10/2026

I'm delighted to be part of the Wetlands Champions Leadership Group, working with WWT to advocate for the protection & restoration of our wetlands.🌱 Wetlands are incredibly important. They provide resilience during heatwaves, & are home to a variety of plants & wildlife! We must preserve them.

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🎶The Bell’s live music is part of Bath’s culture. We must protect it. It cannot be right that a new development next door could threaten this. We need more homes, but not at the expense of the communities & businesses that make Bath what it is. I’m formally objecting & urging others to join me.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 06/10/2026

I was appalled to see reports that members of Bath University Rugby Club were allegedly planning to spike new students. Sports clubs must stamp out this culture, & universities must educate students on the warning signs. Spiking is a criminal offence. Any allegation must be taken seriously.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 06/10/2026

Heat networks can deliver cheaper, cleaner heating for people, while cutting emissions.🏠 My visit to Greenwich Peninsula showed me what’s possible. The Government must remove barriers & unlock investment to give businesses the confidence to deliver more projects like this across the country.⚡

hellorayo.co.uk

Bath MP calls for more investment in heat networks after London visit

Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has urged the Government to...

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Escaping domestic abuse marks the start of a long journey to recovery. Survivors need long-term, sustained support to recover & regain their independence. This Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we must fight to ensure every survivor can access support to rebuild their lives & move forward.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 05/10/2026

After Brexit, the UK left EGNOS, a European service that improves GPS accuracy & reliability helping air ambulances operate in challenging conditions. When every second counts and lives are at stake, crews should have every tool available to them. We must rejoin the programme.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Trump's war in Iran is pushing up fuel prices, hitting drivers with a Trump Tax at the pump. Diesel has now hit £2 a litre in the UK. Families cannot afford to keep paying the price. Sign our @libdems.org.uk petition calling for an immediate 10p cut to fuel duty.👇 www.libdems.org.uk/moving

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Electrically assisted pedal bikes help cyclists get around, particularly in hilly Bath. But many are being modified to exceed the 15.5mph limit, posing a danger to road users & pedestrians, while unsafe lithium batteries are readily available online. We need stronger regulation now.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Stop using 'protecting women and girls' as an excuse to stoke hate and division.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 01/10/2026

1 in 7 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’m continuing my call for better access to screening and for all risk factors to be considered. We must ensure every woman can access the screening and support she needs.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 01/10/2026

From the World Service & the Today Programme to BBC Bitesize & David Attenborough, the BBC delivers extraordinary content, information & resources. As the BBC Charter is reviewed & the Government's White Paper approaches, I'll continue championing this institution as it evolves for the digital age.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 30/09/2026

🎶 Fighting for Bath's live music scene. After the sad loss of the legendary Moles Club, I was happy to contribute to Bath Live Music Futures, a study of the city's live music scene by Bath Spa Uni. It takes a deep dive into how the scene works, its challenges, & how it can evolve for the future.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 30/09/2026

Brexit was a disaster. While Labour are considering options, people are suffering the consequences every day. If Burnham wants a way forward, let me help: 🔶 Negotiate a new UK-EU customs union 🔶 Re-join the single market That's our @libdems.org.uk plan to put Britain back at the heart of Europe.

bbc.co.uk

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Andy Burnham

The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 30/09/2026

BUUK Infrastructure is leading the way in building new heat networks across our country. Heat networks have the power to unlock more reliable, resilient and affordable forms of energy for consumers. I will continue to press the Government to keep pace with emerging forms of clean energy.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Fresher's Week should be about making friends and memories, not fearing for your safety. I'm sickened by reports of plans to spike new students & support the University investigating this. Anyone caught planning or carrying out these crimes should be prosecuted. We won't tolerate it in our city.

somersetlive.co.uk

Uni launches probe into rumours of drinks spiking

The university say it has received no official reports but take the concerns 'extremely seriously'

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 29/09/2026

We’ve lost huge amounts of social housing over the years. 🏠 That’s a big driver behind the homelessness we see in our city. We urgently need the Government to support us to build more social homes and tackle the issues pushing people into homelessness. Everyone deserves a safe place to live.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 29/09/2026

It was wonderful to visit Bath Artists' Studios! 🎨 As an artist myself, I’m passionate about helping art and creativity thrive. We’re so lucky to have a space in Bath dedicated to this, and to offering children, students, and others the chance to get involved in art.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 28/09/2026

I've written to the Government calling for barriers facing green technology companies to be removed. The South West is home to incredible businesses leading the way on clean energy, like Luthmore, whose electric combi boiler could cut bills and reduce emissions. We must back these innovators.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Britain is wasting clean energy. Huge amounts of renewable power are being switched off while consumers foot the bill for millions in constraint payments. ADE is working to make flexible demand electricity a reality, helping to balance supply and harness the full potential of renewable energy.

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I met Robert Beckford tonight, a descendant of one of the many enslaved families who were forced to take the name of Beckford, who owned large plantations across Jamaica. Bath Preservation Trust is now ensuring that the story of these enslaved families are told and start the process of healing.

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Women are being secretly filmed, uploaded to social media, and degraded, all for clicks. These videos are humiliating, exploitative and harmful. Victims are being failed by the law. I'm campaigning to ensure social media platforms take this content down.

The long fightback against 'vile' Manchester nightlife videos

A former Rochdale councillor is sparking a debate

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A few months ago, the Chinese government imposed the Ethnic Unity Law across China, seriously threatening the country's diversity and repressing minorities such as Tibetans. We must not shy away from calling out the human rights abuses faced by our Tibetan friends.

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thebureauinvestigates.com

Insurers must consider the risks they create — not just the ones they insure. Major insurers are protected from flood losses by a Government‑backed scheme, yet many are investing in coal, oil & gas projects which are driving climate change and worsening flooding. They can’t have it both ways.

Insurance firms help flooding victims mop up. They also make flooding…

Major insurers are fuelling the climate crisis while benefiting from a scheme that helps cover their flood losses

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Many men & boys struggle with their place in today’s world as traditional gender roles shift. At @libdems.org.uk conference we discussed the importance of ensuring boys have strong male role models to look up to, & how we can give fathers more equal chances to be involved in family life.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Climate change is an emergency — we should call it what it is. I’ve written to the BBC urging them to be transparent in their coverage about this threat & how people can prepare. They must challenge those denying climate change as rigorously as those calling for low‑carbon energy policy.

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Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.org.uk · 24/09/2026

People with migraine are too often not believed when they speak about its impact on their lives. A migraine is not ‘just a headache’ - it's a serious neurological condition. Find out why people with migraine are saying #BelieveMe by following The Migraine Trust this #MigraineAwarenessWeek.

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It’s Catch the Bus Month! We need more people using buses — they’re good for the environment and good for our economy. I’ll keep backing my Lib Dem @bathnes.bsky.social council as they continue to improve Bath’s bus services, including recently extending the park‑and‑ride service.

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With winter approaching & heating bills rising again, Centrica is working with households to manage energy costs. Heating our homes with gas will keep pressure on people already struggling with the cost of living. We must move away from fossil fuels & cut ties with volatile oil and gas markets.

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Congratulations to Bath’s Jewish Burial Ground for being the South West winner of the Everyday History Heroes awards. It’s fantastic to see their vital work recognised, preserving and sharing the stories of people buried there. We’re lucky to have such an extraordinary place in our city.

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We @libdems.org.uk have a plan to put £680 a year back in people’s pockets. We will raise the tax‑free personal allowance and the 40% threshold to give low‑ and middle‑earners the pay rise they deserve. The cost‑of‑living crisis has gone on too long. People need real action.

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What a fantastic @libdems.org.uk Conference in Brighton.🔶 I’m proud to be part of a party working hard for the change people across the country deserve. Here are the three big things I took away from conference.👇

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It was a pleasure to meet the new EU Ambassador, Jukka Salovaara, at Lib Dem Conference. Brexit is not working here in the UK for countless businesses, universities, young people and touring artists. Our Government isn’t ambitious enough to put Britain back at the heart of Europe. We Lib Dems are.

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The Government has made progress on leasehold reform and ground rents — but we must go much further to protect leaseholders from rip‑off charges imposed by unscrupulous companies.

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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

AI smart glasses & covert filming are a real threat to women's & girls’ safety. That’s why I’m campaigning to: 👮 Make covert filming a specific criminal offence. ❌ Force platforms to remove this content. 🕶️ Require a visible recording indicator on smart glasses & make it an offence to conceal it.

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“Very strong El Niño events like those in 1997/1998 and 2015/2016 were associated with hundreds of billions of dollars in damages globally – this event is leaving those past ones in the dust.” @zekehausfather.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.com

‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak

‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world

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Using smart glasses for ‘nightlife videos’ to humiliate, degrade or harass women should become a specific criminal offence. This vile practice has victims and is steeped in misogyny. #LiberalDemocrats are determined to protect women and girls from all harms that new technologies create.

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Pharmacies 'very concerned' about Wegovy weight loss pills loophole

Behind every prescription for weight-loss drugs could be someone with a life-threatening eating disorder. I’m appalled these drugs are being used to intensify restrictive behaviours because pharmacies aren’t following the checks designed to keep people safe. We must enforce these safeguards.

mirror.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE: New guidelines require pharmacies to verify a patient's BMI with in-person or video consultations, but our probe found many are failing to do these checks

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Allowing drilling at the Rosebank oil field to go ahead would be a disgraceful betrayal of our climate commitments. That’s why I joined many of my cross-party colleagues in signing a letter calling for Burnham to reject it.

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In 2026, 1 in 3 women experienced life‑altering childbirth injuries. Women should be safe giving birth in our country — but underfunded, understaffed maternity wards are putting too many at risk. We @libdems.org.uk would change that 👇

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We must stop the cruel practice of testing products for humans on animals. Many of these tests cause huge suffering or death to an animal while providing almost no relevant information whether a product would be safe for humans.

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