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European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020

Summary

This Act approves and puts into law the UK's new trade and partnership agreement with the European Union after Brexit. It sets out the rules for how the UK and EU will do business together, including trade, security, and travel arrangements going forward.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing the UK's new trade agreement with the EU after leaving the European Union. It allows businesses to trade with EU countries and gives people clarity about the new rules for travel, work, and commerce between the UK and Europe.

A vote to oppose means

  • Some people worry this Act creates extra paperwork and costs for businesses trading with the EU. Others are concerned about reduced rights for UK citizens working or living in Europe, and potential damage to specific industries like fishing or manufacturing.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote594 MPs
88% Ayes · 52112% Noes · 73

Democratic Gap

12% — Moderate gap

Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading30 Dec 2020
  • 2nd reading30 Dec 2020
  • Committee stage30 Dec 2020
  • 3rd reading30 Dec 2020

Lords

  • 1st reading30 Dec 2020
  • 2nd reading30 Dec 2020
  • 3rd reading30 Dec 2020
Royal Assent30 Dec 2020
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