UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2137
General Election (Leaders’ Debate) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it a legal requirement for leaders' debates to happen during general elections. Currently, TV debates happen because broadcasters choose to hold them, but this bill would make them a formal part of how elections work.
Presented by Mr Peter Bone.
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 reading5 Sept 2017
- 2nd reading