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United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020
Summary
This Act removes trade barriers between different parts of the UK after Brexit, so goods and services can move freely between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland without extra checks or different rules. It aims to create one unified market across the UK, though it limits how much each nation can set different regulations.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing it helps businesses and consumers across the UK by removing barriers to trade between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Supporters argue it makes it easier and cheaper to buy and sell goods across the whole country, which could lower prices and create jobs.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act reduces the power of Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish governments to set their own standards on things like food safety and environmental protection. They also argue it could lead to a 'race to the bottom' where businesses only follow the lowest standards, rather than the highest protections.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote603 MPs
56% Ayes · 34044% Noes · 263
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading9 Sept 2020
- 2nd reading14 Sept 2020
- Committee stage15 Sept 2020
- Report stage29 Sept 2020
- 3rd reading29 Sept 2020
Lords
- 1st reading30 Sept 2020
- 2nd reading19 Oct 2020
- Committee stage26 Oct 2020
- Report stage18 Nov 2020
- 3rd reading2 Dec 2020
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