House of Commons Debates
4676 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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| 2025 - 20 Nov - 08 Dec (50 debates) | ||
| December - 01-08 Dec (31 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 08 Dec 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Restriction of Jury Trials 2025-12-08
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Ajax Armoured Vehicle 2025-12-08
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-12-08
Urgent Question
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Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con | View |
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Self-employed Adoptive Parents Statutory Support 2025-12-08
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Constituency Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (7 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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Camden Nursery Sexual Abuse Case 2025-12-04
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
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Local Elections 2025-12-04
Urgent Question
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
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Domestic Violence Support for Victims’ Families 2025-12-04
Adjournment Debate
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | 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 |
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Northern Ireland Legacy of the Past 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | View |
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War in Ukraine 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Official Secrets Act and Espionage 2025-12-03
Urgent Question
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
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OBR Resignation of Chair 2025-12-03
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Venezuela US Military 2025-12-03
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
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Ely Railway Upgrade 2025-12-03
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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Pension Schemes Bill 2025-12-03
General Debate
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Torsten Bell City of Durham Lab | View |
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Fireworks (Noise Control etc) 2025-12-03
General Debate
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | View |
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Business without Debate 2025-12-03
General Debate
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None | View |
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Pornography and violence against women 2025-12-03
General Debate
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Government Procurement 2025-12-02
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
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Pornography and Violence against Women 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate and Linlithgow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
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Proposed Solar Development in Wisborough Green 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Angiolini Inquiry 2025-12-02
General Debate
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None | View |
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Criminal Court Reform 2025-12-02
General Debate
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David Lammy Nottingham South Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (4 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 |
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Iconic Trees and Nature Education 2025-12-01
General Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| November - 20-27 Nov (19 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Right to Trial by Jury 2025-11-27
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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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 (3 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 |
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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 (5 debates) | ||
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COP30 2025-11-25
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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Uckfield Community Hospital Surgical Unit 2025-11-25
Adjournment Debate
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
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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 |
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-25
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Hampstead and Kilburn Con | View |
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Waste Incinerators 2025-11-25
General Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 24 Nov 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Ministerial Code 2025-11-24
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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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 |
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HMP Downview Female Prisoners 2025-11-24
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
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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 (3 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Separation Centres Terrorist Offenders 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Ukraine Forcible Removal of Children 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |