The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2099

Schools Bill

[As Introduced]
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The Schools Bill aims to reform how schools in England operate, including making it easier to open new schools, giving schools greater independence, and changing how schools are governed and inspected. It's designed to raise education standards and give parents more choice in where their children study.

Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote486 MPs
79% Ayes · 38221% Noes · 104
The democratic gap

21% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading5 Sept 2017
  • 2nd reading23 Nov 2018