House of Commons Debates
907 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 (13 debates) | ||
| January - 05-15 Jan (13 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 15 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
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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 (1 debate) | ||
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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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Water Supplies East Grinstead 2026-01-12
Urgent Question
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | 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 (2 debates) | ||
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Post Offices Cheshire 2026-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-08
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Jury Trials 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Rural Communities 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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River Cherwell Clearing Illegal Waste 2026-01-06
Adjournment Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 2025 - 30 Oct - 18 Dec (37 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (18 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Animal Welfare Strategy 2025-12-18
Urgent Question
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | View |
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
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Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | 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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15th Anniversary 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East 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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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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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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 (4 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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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People 2025-12-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | 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 |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
| November - 04-27 Nov (18 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Government Transparency and Accountability 2025-11-27
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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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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Financial Statement and Budget Report 2025-11-26
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-26
General Debate
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | 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 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Critical Minerals Strategy 2025-11-24
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Dunbartonshire East Con | View |
| 20 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Migration Settlement Pathway 2025-11-20
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Shabana Mahmood
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood | View |
| 19 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-11-19
General Debate
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Sarah Sackman MP for Court and Legal Services Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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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Illegal Waste Organised Crime 2025-11-17
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
| 13 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Police Reform 2025-11-13
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Policing and Crime
Sarah Jones
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The Minister for Policing and Crime Sarah Jones | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy 2025-11-13
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | 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 |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoner Releases in Error 2025-11-11
General Debate
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David Lammy Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Welfare Spending 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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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 - 30 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2025-10-30
General Debate
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None | View |