The MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has thanked the city’s residents for their efforts to host Ukrainian families following Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse
The MP was joined by Luke Pollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, to show gratitude to the people who opened their homes to more than 350 guests.
In 2023, Bath & North East Somerset Council entered into a Friendship Agreement with Oleksandriya City Council in Ukraine to provide medical support and to strengthen cultural and community ties between the cities.
MP Luke Pollard thanked Wera Hobhouse for her advocacy before thanking the people of Bath for opening their homes to Ukrainian families.
Mrs Hobhouse also pressed the Minister to ensure that the incoming US government were made aware of the enduring and deep solidarity that the British public felt towards the people of Ukraine.
He said that the UK would continue its support for Ukraine to protect their sovereignty and freedom.
Mrs Hobhouse said: “I’m very proud that as a city, we have always stood by Ukraine. Whether it is through our Friendship Agreement with the city of Oleksandriya or by opening homes to Ukrainian families, Bath never fails to show unwavering solidarity with Ukraine.
“I’m glad that the Minister for the Armed Forces recognises these strong ties, but the incoming US government raises fresh concerns about Ukraine’s security.
“I will keep pressing our government to make clear our support for the Ukrainian people in their fight to defeat such a brutal aggressor.”
