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Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill

A Bill to introduce a system of proportional representation for parliamentary elections and for local government elections in England; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 3 December 2024 by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat). 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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 3 Dec 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2026.