House of Commons Debates
616 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 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| January - 05 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 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 - 29 Apr - 15 Dec (49 debates) | ||
| December - 03-15 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 15 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Jimmy Lai Conviction 2025-12-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Sudan Humanitarian Situation 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Foreign Interference 2025-12-11
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Illegal Migrants Unknown Whereabouts 2025-12-09
Adjournment Debate
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | View |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Venezuela US Military 2025-12-03
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
| November - 04-24 Nov (5 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 24 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-11-24
Urgent Question
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Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza and Sudan 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC Leadership 2025-11-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Conflict in Sudan 2025-11-05
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan Government Support 2025-11-04
Adjournment Debate
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Brian Mathew Melksham and Devizes LD | View |
| October - 13-30 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel-Palestine Conflict Government Response 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab | View |
| 29 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza and Hamas 2025-10-29
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Disabled Veterans 2025-10-28
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2025-10-20
General Debate
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | View |
| 14 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East 2025-10-14
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Constituency Lab | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Security Update Official Secrets Act Case 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
| September - 01-16 Sep (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 16 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ambassador to the United States 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 15 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Official Secrets Act 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Minister for Security Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Qatar Israeli Strike 2025-09-10
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
| 08 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Palestine Action Proscription and Protests 2025-09-08
Urgent Question
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | View |
| 01 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East 2025-09-01
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
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Transnational Repression in the UK 2025-09-01
General Debate
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | View |
| July - 02-22 Jul (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 2025-07-22
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 21 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East 2025-07-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 17 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Accountability for Daesh Crimes 2025-07-17
General Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |
| 16 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan 2025-07-16
Urgent Question
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 15 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghanistan 2025-07-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Lab Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
| June - 02-23 Jun (11 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 23 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Military Base Protection 2025-06-23
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard The Minister for the Armed Forces Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Middle East 2025-06-23
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 16 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran-Israel Conflict 2025-06-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 12 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar 2025-06-12
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-10
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 09 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Embassy Development 2025-06-09
Urgent Question
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy 2025-06-05
Adjournment Debate
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
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Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Government Announcements 2025-06-02
Urgent Question
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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Arms and Military Cargo Export Controls Israel 2025-06-02
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Witherden Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Lab | View |
| May - 01-20 May (7 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 20 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-05-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza UK Assessment 2025-05-14
Urgent Question
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Adrian Ramsay Waveney Valley Green | View |
| 12 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Immigration System 2025-05-12
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Yvette Cooper
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper | View |
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British Nationals Murdered Abroad Support for Families 2025-05-12
Adjournment Debate
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Joshua Reynolds Maidenhead LD | View |
| 06 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Counter Terrorism Policing Arrests 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab | View |
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Middle East Update 2025-05-06
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoners of Conscience 2025-05-01
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| April - 29-30 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-04-30
Adjournment Debate
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Kashmir Increasing Tension 2025-04-29
Urgent Question
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Gurinder Singh Josan Smethwick Lab | View |