House of Commons Debates
123 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2026 - 08 Jan - 15 Jul (22 debates) | ||
| July - 15 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 15 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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National Security
General Debate
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Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab | View |
| June - 10-25 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Adjournment Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
| 11 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Legacy of Jo Cox
General Debate
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Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Belfast: Violent Disorder
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
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National Resilience
Adjournment Debate
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David Reed Exmouth and Ernecall Con | View |
| May - 13-14 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 14 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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National Security
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
| 13 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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King’s Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 13-29 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Points of Order
General Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Wood Green Lab | View |
| 15 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Respect Act 2023-24 - Clause 1 - Respect orders
Bill Debate
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Diana Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab | View |
| 13 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Southport Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
| March - 09-23 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 23 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Hatzola Ambulance Attack
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Protest Policing
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Cohesion Action Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| February - 26 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban
Ministerial Statement
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| January - 08-29 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Peter Prinsley Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Lab | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Chinese Embassy 2026-01-20
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Holocaust Memorial Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Hammersmith Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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West Midlands Police 2026-01-14
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 |
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Goretti 2026-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew George St Ives LD | 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 |
| 2025 - 21 Jan - 18 Dec (22 debates) | ||
| December - 15-18 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| October - 13-20 Oct (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-10-20
Urgent Question
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Pride in Place 2025-10-15
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister Labour (Co-op) | 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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Manchester Terrorism Attack 2025-10-13
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 |
| September - 10 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
| July - 22 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 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 |
| June - 30 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Glastonbury Festival BBC Coverage 2025-06-30
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy | View |
| May - 06-19 May (3 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 19 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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National Security Act 2023 Charges 2025-05-19
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Home Secretary Lab | View |
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Pubs and Community Funding 2025-05-19
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| April - 29 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 29 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Irish Republican Alleged Incitement 2025-04-29
Urgent Question
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Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con | View |
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River Thames Unauthorised Mooring 2025-04-29
Adjournment Debate
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Monica Harding Esher and Walton LD | View |
| March - 13 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Contribution of Muslims to Communities 2025-03-13
Adjournment Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab | View |
| February - 06-12 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prevent Learning Review 2025-02-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Relations 2025-02-06
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| January - 21-30 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Post Offices 2025-01-30
General Debate
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Gideon Amos Taunton and Wellington LD | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2025-01-23
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Housing and Planning
Matthew Pennycook
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Southport Attack 2025-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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Community Engagement Principles and Extremism Definition 2025-01-21
Urgent Question
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
| 2024 - 04 Sep - 19 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu Community
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| November - 27 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Respect Orders and Antisocial Behaviour
Ministerial Statement
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab | View |
| October - 07-23 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Antisocial Behaviour: Leyton and Wanstead
Adjournment Debate
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Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Hamas Attacks: First Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Pearce High Peak Lab | View |
| September - 04 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 04 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Police Station Closure: Sutton Coldfield
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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