UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the European Union to agree a customs union between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill

What stage is the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill at?

The UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill?

The UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill was sponsored by Dr Al Pinkerton.

When was the UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 10 December 2025, at first reading.

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