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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 4066

Hospitals (Accident and Emergency) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill addresses the operational and structural challenges within NHS Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. It likely introduces measures to improve A&E performance, patient waiting times, and departmental staffing or resources. The bill may establish new targets, funding arrangements, or accountability mechanisms for A&E services across NHS hospitals. Specific provisions would determine whether changes focus on resource allocation, staffing levels, diagnostic capacity, or operational procedures.

Presented by Helen Morgan.
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The people's count100 votes
99% Aye · 991% No · 1
MPs' vote384 MPs
20% Ayes · 7780% Noes · 307
The democratic gap

79% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading14 Jan 2026
  • 2nd reading