A Bill to restrict eligibility to claim Universal Credit to British citizens; and for connected purposes.
This bill would restrict Universal Credit eligibility to British citizens only. If enacted, non-British citizens living in the UK would not be able to claim Universal Credit, which could affect households that rely on this support. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to Committee Stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order for Second Reading on Friday 16 January, read and discharged.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.