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Latest news on the House of Lords (Removal of Bishops) Bill [HL] 2019-21

First reading took place on 28 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Summary of the House of Lords (Removal of Bishops) Bill [HL] 2019-21

A bill to provide for bishops of the Church of England no longer to be entitled to membership of the House of Lords