Wera Hobhouse MP
Wera Hobhouse MP: Liz Truss’s intervention does not go far enough
The cap Liz Truss would implement, at £2,500, still means your energy bills have doubled since this time last year
Wera Hobhouse MP: A national home insulation programme is vital to bringing down energy bills
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes brings down bills as people use less energy to heat their homes. It seems obvious, but the Conservatives don’t seem to recognise the urgency of this.
Wera Hobhouse MP: Misogyny and the objectification of women is so deeply ingrained in our society
Misogyny and the objectification of women is so deeply ingrained in our society – in our legislature - that the feelings of his fellow MPs were barely considered.
Wera Hobhouse MP: Local Government should be at the heart of the transition to Net Zero
'More than half of the emissions cuts needed rely on people and businesses taking up low-carbon solutions - solutions around buildings, energy and transport - decisions that are made at a local and individual level.'
Wera Hobhouse MP: Looking back to the last International Women’s Day – has anything changed?
The Government can’t cut corners when it comes to equalities. There must be a dedicated Minister and clear action to tackle violence against women and girls.
Wera Hobhouse MP: Renewables is the answer to the gas crisis, not gas!
'If we want to limit global temperature increases to 1.5C, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground. This means our power will come mainly from renewables'