Bill · started in the Commons
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill
A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 July 2026 by Richard Burgon (Labour). 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 Burgon
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 15 Jul 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 16 Oct 2026
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Jul 2026.