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Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020
Summary
This Act changes UK immigration and benefits rules after Brexit. It ends free movement from the EU, introduces a new points-based immigration system, and adjusts social security rules so they no longer follow EU law. Essentially, the UK now makes its own immigration decisions rather than sharing this power with Europe.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing new UK immigration rules after leaving the EU. Supporters believe it gives the UK control over who can enter and work in Britain, and allows the government to design immigration policies that suit British needs rather than following EU rules.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act makes it harder for EU citizens to live and work in the UK, which could hurt businesses needing workers and families with EU members. They're also concerned it could reduce access to certain benefits and social support for some people.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote597 MPs
56% Ayes · 33344% Noes · 264
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Mar 2020
- 2nd reading18 May 2020
- Committee stage9 Jun 2020
- Report stage30 Jun 2020
Lords
- 1st reading1 Jul 2020
- 2nd reading22 Jul 2020
- Committee stage7 Sept 2020
- Report stage30 Sept 2020
- 3rd reading12 Oct 2020
Royal Assent11 Nov 2020
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