European Union Withdrawal (Implementation Period) Bill

Key Points

• Requires the government to seek a two‑year extension to the Withdrawal Agreement's implementation period under Article 132.
• Repeals the prohibition on extensions set out in section 33 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020.
• Covers related provisions (“connected purposes”) to implement the extension.
• Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; sponsored by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat).
• If enacted, would extend the period during which transition arrangements remain in force and influence ongoing negotiations and regulatory alignment.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and has not yet progressed to committee or further stages based on the available information.