House of Commons Debates

4855 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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 09 Jul - 03 Sep (50 debates)
September - 01-03 Sep (20 debates)
03 Sep 2026 (7 debates)
Large-scale Development Masterplans Adjournment Debate Allison Gardner Stoke-on-Trent South Lab	Allison Gardner Stoke-on-Trent South Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab	Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Jennifer Craft Thurrock Lab	Jennifer Craft Thurrock Lab	View
SPEAKER’S COMMITTEE ON THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION General Debate Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
CHURCH COMMISSIONERS General Debate Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	View
Major Events (Hosting Powers and Ticketing) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
02 Sep 2026 (5 debates)
National Highways: M49 Severnside Junction Adjournment Debate Claire Young Thornbury and Yate Lib Dem	Claire Young Thornbury and Yate Lib Dem	View
Rewiring the State General Debate Louise Haigh Sheffield, Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield, Heeley Lab	View
Refusal General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
“Schedule 5A General Debate None	None	View
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116 Bill Debate Florence Eshalomi Dunbartonshire East Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Dunbartonshire East Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Sep 2026 (8 debates)
Direction of Government Ministerial Statement Andy Burnham Leigh Labour (Co-op)	Andy Burnham Leigh Labour (Co-op)	View
Criminal Justice Reform Ministerial Statement Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
Policing in Cleveland Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Sudden Cardiac Death: Young People Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
New Member General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Backbench Business General Debate Alex Sobel Leeds North West Labour (Co-op)	Alex Sobel Leeds North West Labour (Co-op)	View
Ways and Means General Debate Dan Tomlinson Nottingham North Lab	Dan Tomlinson Nottingham North Lab	View
Road Safety Plans General Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
July - 09-16 Jul (30 debates)
16 Jul 2026 (6 debates)
Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Transition to State Pension Age Ministerial Statement Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
British Steel Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall Constituency Lab	Blair McDougall Constituency Lab	View
Thirlwall Inquiry Terms of Reference Adjournment Debate David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate None	None	View
15 Jul 2026 (8 debates)
National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk Ministerial Statement Michael Shanks Constituency Lab	Michael Shanks Constituency Lab	View
A1: North Northumberland Adjournment Debate David Smith North Northumberland Lab	David Smith North Northumberland Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
National Security General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
Points of Order General Debate Gregory Stafford Constituency Con	Gregory Stafford Constituency Con	View
Iran General Debate Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Con	Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Con	View
Registration of Stillbirths (England and Wales) General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
Message from the King General Debate None	None	View
14 Jul 2026 (6 debates)
UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	View
Public Office (Accountability) Bill Bill Debate Catherine Atkinson Constituency Lab	Catherine Atkinson Constituency Lab	View
Steel Industry (Alleviation of Financial Difficulties) Bill - Clause 3 - Sunset for exercise of prin... Bill Debate Chris McDonald Bristol North West Lab	Chris McDonald Bristol North West Lab	View
Future of Thames Water Adjournment Debate Charlie Maynard Witney Lib Dem	Charlie Maynard Witney Lib Dem	View
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) General Debate Siân Berry Bristol West Green	Siân Berry Bristol West Green	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
13 Jul 2026 (5 debates)
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	View
State of Climate and Nature Ministerial Statement Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab	Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab	View
Death of Ann Widdecombe Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Immigration and Asylum Bill Bill Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Embodied Carbon: Buildings Adjournment Debate Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	View
09 Jul 2026 (5 debates)
Iran Conflict: Ceasefire Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Constituency Lab	Hamish Falconer Constituency Lab	View
NATO Summit Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
Timms Review: Interim Report Ministerial Statement Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
British Industry Supercharger: Ceramics Adjournment Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Science Diplomacy General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View

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