House of Commons Debates
192 main chamber debates on legislation and government business
What are House of Commons Debates?
House of Commonsdebates take place in the main chamber of the House of Commons, where MPs scrutinise legislation, debate government policy, and hold ministers accountable. These debates are central to the UK's democratic process and cover everything from new bills to urgent matters of national importance.
- Debates cover bills at various stages of the legislative process, from first reading to final approval
- MPs from all parties can participate, question ministers, and propose amendments to legislation
- Urgent debates address time-sensitive issues requiring immediate parliamentary attention
- General debates allow wide-ranging discussion on government policy and current affairs
Types of House of Commons debates:
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Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
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Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
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Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
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General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2026 - 05 Jan - 10 Sep (44 debates) | ||
| September - 01-10 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 10 Sep 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine and Russia
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Whistleblowing in Defence Review
General Debate
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Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab | View |
| 08 Sep 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Falkland Islands: Sovereignty
Ministerial Statement
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Kirsty McNeill Constituency Labour (Co-op) | View |
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UK Space Strategy
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Glasgow Kelvin Lab | View |
| 01 Sep 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Direction of Government
Ministerial Statement
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Andy Burnham Leigh Labour (Co-op) | View |
| July - 08-15 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran
General Debate
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Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Con | View |
| 09 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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NATO Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab | View |
| 08 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Mike Martin Suffolk Coastal Lib Dem | View |
| June - 02-30 Jun (11 debates) | ||
| 30 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Investment Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
| 29 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 25 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Steel Trade Measure
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Opposition Day
General Debate
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 22 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Reserve Forces and Cadets Act - Schedule 6
Bill Debate
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | View |
| 16 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Personal Statements
General Debate
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
| 15 Jun 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Russian Shadow Fleet
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
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Defence Investment Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Jun 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Defence Investment Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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National Resilience
Adjournment Debate
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David Reed Exmouth and Ernecall Con | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Armed Forces Act 2026 - Amendments 2, 3, 4, 88, and 89
Bill Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con | View |
| May - 13-20 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 20 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Readiness
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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King’s Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 13-29 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 15 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Strategic Defence Review: Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 13 Apr 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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North Atlantic Submarine Activity
Ministerial Statement
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Alistair Carns Constituency Lab | View |
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Treaty and associated Bill
Bill Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| March - 04-24 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 24 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence
General Debate
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Strait of Hormuz
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: Defence
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Defence
General Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| February - 03-25 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| January - 05-28 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 28 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 26 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-26
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Con Cardiff South and Penarth | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Arctic Security 2026-01-19
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12
Urgent Question
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
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New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12 (1)
Urgent Question
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 2025 - 29 Oct - 08 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| December - 04-08 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 08 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ajax Armoured Vehicle 2025-12-08
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Dawn Sturgess Inquiry 2025-12-04
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| November - 11-20 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 20 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Russian Ship Yantar 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Remembrance Day Armed Forces 2025-11-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Al Carns Con | View |
| October - 29 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 29 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-Türkiye Typhoon Export Deal 2025-10-29
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard | View |
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