UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2790
Election Candidates (All-ethnic-minority Shortlists) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow UK political parties to create shortlists of only ethnic minority candidates when selecting who will run in elections. Currently, such shortlists are restricted by law. The bill aims to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in Parliament.
Presented by Wera Hobhouse.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading14 Oct 2020
- 2nd reading