House of Commons Debates
157 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 - 16 Jul (18 debates) | ||
| July - 13-16 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 16 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 13 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation
Ministerial Statement
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Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab | View |
| June - 17-29 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 29 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Office
General Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Forest City: West Suffolk
Adjournment Debate
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Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con | View |
| 17 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Sector Investment: Lancashire
Adjournment Debate
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Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab | View |
| April - 27-28 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 28 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government and Public Involvement (England) Bill - Commencement
Bill Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 27 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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The Planning Bill - Various Lords Amendments
Bill Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op) | View |
| March - 26 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation
Ministerial Statement
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Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab | View |
| February - 11-25 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Post Office Green Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Finance
General Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| January - 08-22 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 22 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2026-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Local Government Finances Surrey 2026-01-22
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Local Elections Cancellation 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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New Towns 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Katrina Murray Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch Lab | 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 - 30 Jan - 18 Dec (32 debates) | ||
| December - 04-18 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2025-12-18
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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Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Historical Interim Development Orders 2025-12-11
Adjournment Debate
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Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Elections 2025-12-04
Urgent Question
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
| November - 12-25 Nov (3 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 24 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 12 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety (Schools) 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | View |
| October - 15 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 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 |
| September - 02-03 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 03 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Property Taxes 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 02 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
| July - 14-22 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Birmingham Bin Strikes 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
| 14 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Post Office 2025-07-14
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Wrexham Con | View |
| June - 04-24 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2025-06-24
General Debate
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Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab/Co-op | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18
Adjournment Debate
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 04 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Regional Growth 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| May - 01-19 May (5 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 19 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Pubs and Community Funding 2025-05-19
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
| 15 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Youth Services 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Plastic Recycling in Leamington Environmental Impact 2025-05-14
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 07 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Havering Borough and Essex Devolution 2025-05-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Rosindell Romford Con | View |
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hadlow College 2025-05-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| April - 07 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 07 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
| March - 04-31 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Birmingham City Council 2025-03-31
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipli...
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Council Tax Reform 2025-03-19
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Plan for Neighbourhoods 2025-03-04
General Debate
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Alex Norris Hull West and Connor Lab | View |
| February - 05 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 05 Feb 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Government Finance 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon MP Lab Labour (Co-op) | View |
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English Devolution and Local Government 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
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Children’s Social Care North-east England 2025-02-05
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Ferguson Gateshead Central and Whickham Lab | View |
| January - 30 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 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 |
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