Bill · started in the Commons
Universal Credit (British Citizens) Bill
A Bill to restrict eligibility to claim Universal Credit to British citizens; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Universal Credit (British Citizens) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 January 2026 by Richard Tice (Reform UK). 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.
Sponsor
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Richard Tice
Reform UK
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 6 Jan 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.