United Kingdom parliament

Wera Hobhouse

Member of Parliament · Liberal Democrat

Transcripts of what Wera Hobhouse said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

8 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice

      “The surge in so-called night-life videos, in which women are filmed on a night out, covertly filmed on a night out, is absolutely despicable. These videos are shared online, accompanied by vile misogynistic abuse, which drives engagement and generates profit…”
      Watch from 19:34

    • Backbench Debate – Full ban on fracking

      “Will the honorable member help me out, that fracking is a massive scar on the countryside, far more visible and far more disruptive than, for example, an onshore wind turbine?”
      Watch from 4:36:07

    • Backbench Debate – Full ban on fracking

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate my honorable friend, the member for Thornbury and Yate, on securing this important debate and for her excellent introduction. I also have to say I have full solidarity with the communities of the…”
      Watch from 4:43:31
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  2. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Active fatherhood, men’s mental health and early-parenting policy

      “May I remind members that they should bob if they wish to be called in this debate. I am intending to call the front benches just before 4:00. And we have got 10 people speaking in this debate, if I…”
      Watch from 1:45:17

    • Case for enhanced paternity leave and economic benefits

      “Thank you, and I thank you all for sticking so beautifully to the voluntary time limit, and everybody got in in time. I now call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Alex Brewer.”
      Watch from 2:26:53

    • Government family policy, men’s health strategy and closing reflections

      “The question is that this house has considered the contribution of fathers and positive role models to families and society. As many as are of that opinion say aye. To the contrary, no. I think the ayes have it, the…”
      Watch from 2:58:59

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • PMQs backbench round: community energy, ferries, local government reform, jobs and constitutional issues

      “Mr. Speaker, community energy is a fantastic way of empowering communities, help with the energy security and the cost of living. The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee recently published a report and they identified that people living around…”
      Watch from 53:23

  4. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • UK fusion specialisms, public–private roles and skills

      “Well, just following on from what has just been said about being a leader in something, it is however rare, isn't it, for one, for all parts of a technology to be sourced from one country? And therefore is there…”
      Watch from 40:33

    • UK fusion specialisms, public–private roles and skills

      “But should the government actually focus on delivering test reactors or just clearing the way for the private sector to deliver?”
      Watch from 43:18

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Treasury Questions Q3–Q4: business rates, pubs and high streets

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The 20% rate cut for music venues and pubs is of course very welcome. But what my high street in Bath really needs is an overhaul of the business rate system which the Labour government actually…”
      Watch from 24:44

  6. Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Wera Hobhouse and Luke Myer: online misogyny, hate crime recognition and local support

      “Thank you, sir. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the chair and I congratulate the honourable member for Frodsham and Hythe for introducing this debate so thoughtfully. For months now, I have been campaigning for legislation to…”
      Watch from 1:41:33

    • Sarah Edwards MP: influencers, algorithms and duty of care

      “I will. I think it's pretty clear that obviously young people fall for all sorts of traps and we don't want to have our prisons full of young offenders because they have displayed misogynistic behaviors and attitudes. But sometimes the…”
      Watch from 1:58:31

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