House of Commons Debates
934 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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| 2026 - 05-15 Jan (10 debates) | ||
| January - 05-15 Jan (10 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 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 |
| 14 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Offshore Wind 2026-01-14
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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Oil Refining Sector 2026-01-14
Adjournment Debate
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Storm Goretti 2026-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew George St Ives LD | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13
General Debate
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None | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Social Media Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes 2026-01-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall Labour Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Post Offices Cheshire 2026-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2026-01-06
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Digital Government and Data
Ian Murray
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The Minister for Digital Government and Data Ian Murray | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East and North Africa 2026-01-05
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 2025 - 23 Oct - 18 Dec (40 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (22 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2025-12-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Jess Phillips Home Department Con | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Local Government Finance 2025-12-17
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Planning Reform 2025-12-16
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Housing and Planning
Matthew Pennycook
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Africa New Approach 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
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Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) 2025-12-09
General Debate
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Constituency Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ely Railway Upgrade 2025-12-03
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Procurement 2025-12-02
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband Labour Lab | View |
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
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Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
General Debate
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James Murray Constituency Lab | View |
| November - 04-27 Nov (14 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-27
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Grove Park Railway Station 2025-11-26
Adjournment Debate
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
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Financial Statement and Budget Report 2025-11-26
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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G20 and Ukraine 2025-11-25
General Debate
The Prime Minister
Keir Starmer
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The Prime Minister Keir Starmer | View |
| 24 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-24
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Islington North Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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ExxonMobil Mossmorran 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Industry Chris McDonald Lab Lab | View |
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China Espionage Government Security Response 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Warm Homes Plan 2025-11-18
Adjournment Debate
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Press Briefings 2025-11-17
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 13 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-11-13
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Housing and Planning
Matthew Pennycook
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 12 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Taxes 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Energy 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Dewsbury Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Supporting High Streets 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| October - 23-30 Oct (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Property Service Charges 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
| 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 |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Industry 2025-10-27
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
| 23 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Decarbonisation of Cement 2025-10-23
Adjournment Debate
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John Whitby Derbyshire Dales Lab | View |