Wera Hobhouse

That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting pla

1 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Bath Rugby on a spectacular season, winning the 2024-25 Gallagher Premiership for the first time in 29 years, and their victory over the Leicester Tigers; celebrates that Bath also became the first English team since 2001 to seal a treble, after winn

17 Jun 2025

That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work

9 Dec 2024

That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliament

5 Dec 2024

That this House congratulates Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on the release of their single Love is Enough; wishes them luck in the race for this year’s Christmas number one; recognises the talent and hard work of the six current and former young carers who wrote the singl

2 Dec 2024

That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community

21 Oct 2024

That this House celebrates the launch of The Day the Alien Came, a collaborative book created by 192 primary school pupils from seven local schools in Bath and North East Somerset as part of the St. John’s Foundation’s 850th anniversary celebrations; recognises the efforts of the

10 Oct 2024

That this House acknowledges the value of nature-rich grasslands and the people who manage them, from meadows and pastures, to road verges and community grassland green spaces; and recognises that  a strategic approach by Government is needed to make the most of this multifunctio

8 Oct 2024

That this House recognises the fundraising efforts of Jessica and Matt Parsons, residents of Bath, who have raised over £3,000 in a single day during a 1,000-mile static bike ride organised by Matt and his colleagues at Avon Fire and Rescue in support of Cancer Research UK; notes

7 Oct 2024

That this House recognises that 6 July 2024 is National Meadows Day; acknowledges the vital work of people across the UK who are at the heart of meadow making and managing species-rich grasslands, from farmers and land managers, to local authorities managing wildlife-rich road ve

7 Oct 2024