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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3246

General Election (Leaders' Debates) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill is about making sure that during UK general elections, the leaders of major political parties must take part in televised debates where they can discuss their ideas and answer questions. It aims to give voters a chance to see and hear the leaders directly debate the issues that matter.

Presented by Mr Peter Bone.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote424 MPs
87% Ayes · 36913% Noes · 55
The democratic gap

13% , a moderate gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading20 Jun 2022