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Removal of Peerages Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Kirsty BlackmanScottish National Party

Last Updated

22 January 2026

In Plain English

AI-generated

The bill would set out when a peerage can be removed and states that removal also ends the holder’s right to sit in the House of Lords. It is an early-stage proposal in the House of Commons, introduced by Kirsty Blackman (SNP).

Key Points

Defines the circumstances in which a peerage may be removed.
Removal of a peerage would automatically remove the holder’s right to sit in the House of Lords.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the 1st reading.
Sponsored by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party).
Policy area listed as Technology.

Progress

The bill is at its First Reading in the House of Commons and has not yet begun detailed examination; the next step would be the Second Reading and further stages if it progresses.

Who is affected?

Current peers who hold a peeragePeople who could be granted a peerage in the futureMembers of the House of LordsHouse of Lords staff and parliamentary processesPolitical parties and the government considering reforms to peerage and Lords membership

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Removal of Peerages Bill

13 Jan 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 13 March 2026.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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