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Latest news on the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (Repeal) Bill [HL] 2019-21

First reading took place on 3 February. 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 Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 (Repeal) Bill [HL] 2019-21

A bill to repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011; to make provision about the dissolution of Parliament and the determination of polling days for parliamentary general elections; and for connected purposes