A Bill to make provision to allow European Union citizens who are resident in the United Kingdom to vote in parliamentary elections and to become members of Parliament; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
9 June 2015
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This bill would change who can participate in UK parliamentary elections by allowing European Union citizens living in the United Kingdom to vote in Parliament and to stand as Members of Parliament. In effect, it extends voting and eligibility to stand for Parliament to EU nationals resident here, with related measures to support these changes.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Lords. No further parliamentary stages are indicated in the provided information.
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4 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 4 June 2015. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
