The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2291

Local Electricity Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would let local communities and regions produce their own electricity instead of relying entirely on national power companies. It aims to give people more choice about where their energy comes from and could support renewable energy projects at a local level.

Presented by Jeremy Lefroy.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote519 MPs
55% Ayes · 28745% Noes · 232
The democratic gap

45% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading6 Sept 2018
  • 2nd reading