Bill · started in the Commons
Scotland (Independence Referendum) Bill
A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to transfer the power to legislate for a Scottish independence referendum to the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Scotland (Independence Referendum) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Graham Leadbitter (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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Graham Leadbitter
Scottish National Party
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 4 Sep 2026
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Jul 2026.