Bills · In the Commons
The Northern Ireland Troubles
MPs or peers have debated the main idea. Next comes the line-by-line check in committee.
Official title: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 19 Oct 2026 (committee of the whole house in the Commons).
Put forward by Hilary Benn.
Votes so far
| Date | Vote | Count | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | The Northern Ireland Troubles: keeping it going | 279 for, 176 against | Agreed |
| 18 Nov 2025 | The Northern Ireland Troubles: the first main vote | 320 for, 105 against | Agreed |
| 18 Nov 2025 | The Northern Ireland Troubles: an attempt to block it | 165 for, 327 against | Rejected |
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Programme motion | Commons |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Money resolution | Commons |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Carry-over motion | Commons |
| 14 May 2026 | Bill reintroduced | Commons |
| 19 Oct 2026, 20 Oct 2026 | Committee of the whole House | Commons |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Report stage | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.