EU Membership Bill [HL]

A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to negotiate with the European Union for the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union, with enhanced voting rights and immigration controls

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

12 September 2019

In Plain English

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The Bill would require the government to negotiate with the European Union so the UK can remain in the European Union, with a plan to secure enhanced voting rights in EU institutions and tighter immigration controls.

Key Points

Requires the government to negotiate UK remaining in the EU with the EU.
Aims to secure enhanced voting rights in EU institutions as part of any agreement.
Includes tighter immigration controls within the terms of the deal.
Originated in the House of Lords and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords.
Covers policy areas of immigration and technology.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Lords; it has not yet progressed to committee stage or the other House.

Who is affected?

UK residents and votersEU/EEA/Swiss citizens living in the UKUK employers and businesses that hire workers from abroadThe technology sector and tech workersUK government departments and agencies responsible for immigration and EU relations

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - EU Membership

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 10 December. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 151 (as introduced)

BillLords

10 Dec 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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