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Bill · started in the Commons

UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union to agree a customs union between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 December 2025 by Dr Al Pinkerton (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 10 Dec 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.