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JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2846

Coronavirus (No. 2) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill gives the government temporary emergency powers to respond quickly to the coronavirus crisis. It allows ministers to bypass normal parliamentary procedures to implement health measures, restrictions, and financial support faster than usual, but these powers are meant to be temporary and reviewed regularly.

Presented by Dawn Butler.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote485 MPs
79% Ayes · 38521% Noes · 100
The democratic gap

21% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Mar 2021
  • 2nd reading