Wera Hobhouse
Liberal Democrat · Bath
FULL PROFILEWera Hobhouse is the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, first elected in 2017. She is 66 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Climate change and renewable energy · Eating disorders and mental health · European Union relations · Education policy · Women's rights and equality
Positions
Nuclear power — Strongly opposed
strong
Renewable energy — Strong advocate for offshore wind and clean energy investment
strong
European Union — Pro-integration and pro-EU citizens' rights
strong
Eating disorders — Advocates for national strategy and online content regulation
strong
Immigration and asylum — Opposes stricter systems
moderate
Reproductive rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Electoral reform — Supports votes at 16
moderate
Universal Credit — Supports restoration of work allowance
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2022-10-26 — Voted Aye on amendment, likely supporting language rights provisions in Northern Ireland legislation
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, often citing specific examples from Bath constituents in speeches. Combines pragmatic arguments about costs and benefits with principled stances on issues like nuclear power and EU membership. Frequently references expert advice and committee reports to support positions.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Wera Hobhouse had a background in environmental activism and anti-nuclear campaigning, describing herself as a "lifelong anti-nuclear power campaigner" with experience in community organizing and advocacy work.