What evidence the Department has used to inform the proposed definition of low hours for the purposes of the guaranteed hours provisions; and whether an impact assessment will be published for the retail and hospitality sectors.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 8 Jun 2017
Wera Hobhouse.
Liberal Democrats MP for Bath.
Commons votes
321/521
62% attendance · top 77% of MPs
Party alignment
50%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
903
across 316 debates · 67,930 words
Written Qs
159
152 answered · 7 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Wera Hobhouse is the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Hobhouse broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
24 Mar
Endometriosis Services
“Emphasised need for earlier diagnosis, mental health support, research into genetic links, and GP continuity of care; opposed removal of women's health hub targets.”
23 Mar
Non-consensual Filming: Legal Frameworks
“Existing legal frameworks are inadequate; there is a legal grey area between voyeurism and harassment that leaves victims without recourse and allows billions of non-consensual vid…”
19 Mar
Climate Change
“UK's past climate leadership must be maintained against Conservative backsliding; renewable energy offers security and lower costs; must break the link between electricity pricing …”
19 Mar
Community Mental Health Services
“Community mental health services should extend to eating disorders, with daycare centres urgently needed to fill critical gaps in provision identified by the eating disorders all-p…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@werahobhouse.org.ukLast 60 days · 139 posts
Measured → mixed
Liberal Democrats139
Posts
128
Substantive
18
Culture Community
Most criticises
Government 23
Donald Trump 6
Reform 5
Most supports
Liberal Democrats 19
Bath and North East Somerset Council 4
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Local Government | measured | “A thoughtful discussion with B&NES CEO Sophie Broadfield today on the opportunities & challenges ahead for Bath. We looked at what’s best for Bath amid potent…” |
| 22 May | Education | celebratory | “What a treat to be at St Michael’s Junior School in Twerton again today, getting involved in their “Music Friday”. This brilliant programme delivered by the Or…” |
| 22 May | Mp Performance | measured | “Reform and the Greens can make big promises to voters, but they’ve not yet been tested in delivering them. Now that Reform is running councils, we’re seeing th…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Hobhouse currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Hobhouse sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 61 | 38.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 25 | 15.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 15 | 9.4% |
| Treasury | 14 | 8.8% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 10 | 6.3% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 4.4% |
| Department for Transport | 7 | 4.4% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 2.5% |
Most recent.
In respect of guaranteed hours provisions what assessment has been made of the potential impact of a 12 week reference period on employers whose staffing needs vary significantly over the year.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of extending the guaranteed hours provisions beyond zero‑hours contracts to include low‑hours contracts on workers; and what steps he is taking to help ensure that measures do not unintentionally restrict flexible low‑hours work.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the Department has considered setting the definition of low hours for the purposes of the guaranteed hours provisions at 8 hours per week or below.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough
Ownership details: Ow… |
Name of company or organisation: Compotex GmbH
Name of company or organisation: Compotex GmbH
Nature of business: Technical textile finishing
(Registered 5 July 2017) |
BGIPU (British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union) Executive Committee. This is an BGIPU (British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union) Executive Committee. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 20 January 2026
(Registe… |
Director, Industry and Parliament Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Director, Industry and Parliament Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 26 October 2024
(Registered 31 October 2024) |
Patron, Bath Festivals.
Patron, Bath Festivals.
(Registered 5 July 2017) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 246,867 | 80.6% |
| Accommodation | 29,290 | 9.6% |
| Office Costs | 26,156 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 3,279 | 1.1% |
| Staff Travel | 649 | 0.2% |
| Total · 155 claims | 306,240 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hobhouse on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bath | 19,883 | 41.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Bath | 28,419 | 54.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Bath | 23,436 | 47.3% | Won |
| 2015 | North East Somerset | 4,029 | 7.9% | Lost |
| 2010 | Heywood and Middleton | 10,474 | 22.7% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Bath.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wera HobhouseWON | LD | 19,883 | 41.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bath →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 67,930 words
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
159 tabled · 152 answered
159 tabled · 152 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£306,240 · FY 24_25
£306,240 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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