Terms of Withdrawal from the EU (Referendum) (No. 2) Bill

A Bill to require the holding of a referendum in which one option is to approve the withdrawal agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union and the other option is for the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require a nationwide referendum on Brexit terms, giving voters a choice between two options on the ballot: approving the withdrawal agreement with the European Union, or remaining in the European Union. It also covers related provisions connected to withdrawal from the EU.

Key Points

Requires a nationwide referendum on Brexit terms.
Ballot options are: 'Approve the withdrawal agreement' or 'Remain in the EU'.
Includes provisions for connected purposes related to withdrawal from the EU.
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, currently at the Second Reading in the Commons; it has not yet reached committee stage or the Lords.

Who is affected?

UK voters eligible to vote in a referendumResidents and communities across the UKThe UK Government and ParliamentBusinesses and organisations affected by BrexitEU citizens living in the UK and UK citizens with EU interestsBrexit campaign groups and political parties

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Terms of Withdrawal from the EU (Referendum) (No. 2)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 340 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

6 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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