Bill · started in the Commons
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill
A Bill to set up a commission to make arrangements for debates between leaders of political parties during a General Election; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 23 June 2021 by Mr Peter Bone (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 23 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading Commons 6 May 2022
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2022.