A Bill to make provision about the removal of peerages in certain circumstances; to provide that the removal of a peerage removes any right to sit in the House of Lords; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Kirsty BlackmanScottish National Party
5 May 2026
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This Bill sets out rules for removing peerages in defined circumstances and states that when a peerage is removed, the holder loses the right to sit in the House of Lords. It also covers related provisions to support these changes.
The Bill is in the early stages of passage and is currently at the second reading in the Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading having taken place on 13 January 2026.
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13 Jan 2026
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
