A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union to agree a customs union between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and for connected purposes.
This bill would require the UK government to start negotiations with the European Union to establish a customs union between the UK and the EU. It places a legal duty on the Secretary of State to enter into those negotiations and allows for further provisions connected to them. In essence, it aims to create a formal, trade-focused arrangement with the EU on goods.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 9 December 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.