The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2901

Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to give musicians and performers better pay and stronger legal rights when their music is broadcast or streamed. It tries to ensure that artists get a fair share of money when their recordings are played, rather than all the money going to record labels or large companies.

Presented by Kevin Brennan.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote87 MPs
32% Ayes · 2868% Noes · 59
The democratic gap

68% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading16 Jun 2021
  • 2nd reading3 Dec 2021