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Bill · started in the Commons

General Election (Public Support) Bill

A Bill to provide for a mechanism for an early general election to be held in certain circumstances, where the public has demonstrated support for such an election; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe General Election (Public Support) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 January 2023 by Richard Burgon (Labour). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 25 Jan 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 Nov 2023.