House of Commons Debates
120 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 - 08 Jan - 09 Mar (10 debates) | ||
| March - 09 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Policy
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op) | View |
| February - 02-25 Feb (6 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals
Ministerial Statement
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Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Oak Park Community Clinic
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Jimmy Lai: Prison Sentence
Ministerial Statement
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Standards in Public Life
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Pat McFadden
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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US Department of Justice Release of Files 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
| January - 08-20 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Sentencing Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Jake Richards Derby North Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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High Street Gambling Reform 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | 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 |
| 2025 - 15 Jan - 18 Dec (39 debates) | ||
| December - 08-18 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data Publication and Quality (Immigration, Nationality and Country of Birth) 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Katie Lam Weald of Kent 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 |
| 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 |
| November - 17-27 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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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Uckfield Community Hospital Surgical Unit 2025-11-25
Adjournment Debate
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
| 20 Nov 2025 (2 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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Ukraine Forcible Removal of Children 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Asylum Policy 2025-11-17
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 |
| October - 13-29 Oct (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 29 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Sentencing Bill 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | View |
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European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Nigel Farage Clacton Reform | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoner Release Checks 2025-10-27
General Debate
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David Lammy Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lab | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Heritage Sites East of England 2025-10-13
Adjournment Debate
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Pam Cox Colchester Lab | View |
| September - 01-16 Sep (4 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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Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) 2025-09-16
General Debate
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Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Urgent Care Centres Hillingdon 2025-09-10
Adjournment Debate
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
| 01 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Borders and Asylum 2025-09-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
| July - 15-22 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Birmingham Bin Strikes 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
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Crown Immunity (Prisons) 2025-07-22
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 21 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Asylum Hotels Migrant Criminal Activity 2025-07-21
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report 2025-07-21
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency 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 |
| June - 03-10 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 10 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Grenfell Tower Fire Eighth Anniversary 2025-06-10
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab | View |
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-06-10
General Debate
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Freddie van Mierlo Henley and Thame LD | View |
| 03 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Dementia Care 2025-06-03
General Debate
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Caroline Voaden South Devon LD | View |
| May - 06-22 May (8 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Sentencing Review 2025-05-22
General Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Coventry North East Lab | View |
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration 2025-05-21
General Debate
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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School Buildings Northumberland and Newcastle 2025-05-20
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-20
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | 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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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-05-12
General Debate
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Angela Eagle Constituency Lab | View |
| 08 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security
Mr Douglas Alexander
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The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lab Lab | View |
| April - 29 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 - 04-26 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Resettlement of Ukrainians Coatbridge 2025-03-26
Adjournment Debate
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Frank McNally Coatbridge and Bellshill Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Winter Fuel Payment 2025-03-19
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Iranian State Threats 2025-03-04
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
| January - 15 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 15 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
| 2024 - 16 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| December - 16 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
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