The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3039

Local Electricity Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill gives local communities the power to create and control their own electricity systems. It's designed to move away from depending only on large national energy suppliers and help areas produce their own renewable energy locally.

Presented by David Johnston.
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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 reading21 Jul 2021
  • 2nd reading6 May 2022