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European Union Referendum Bill

A Bill to provide for a referendum about the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would require the United Kingdom to hold a nationwide referendum to decide its future relationship with the European Union. It would set out how the referendum is run, who can vote, and how the result should be interpreted and acted on by Parliament and the government.

Key Points

Requires a public referendum on the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Sets rules for holding the referendum (who can vote, how it is conducted and counted).
Specifies how the referendum result should guide subsequent government and parliamentary decisions about the UK's EU relationship.

Who is affected?

UK eligible voters who would vote in the referendumLocal authorities and electoral bodies responsible for running the referendumPolitical parties and campaign organisationsBusinesses and organisations with an interest in the UK's future relationship with the EU

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Jan 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Union Referendum

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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