Bill · started in the Commons
Removal of Peerages Bill
A Bill to make provision about the removal of peerages in certain circumstances; to provide that the removal of a peerage removes any right to sit in the House of Lords; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Removal of Peerages Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 January 2026 by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party). 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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Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National Party
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 13 Jan 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.