Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026

What the bill does

A Bill to Make provision about the prioritisation of graduates from medical schools in the United Kingdom and certain other persons for places on medical training programmes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

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Questions about the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026

What stage is the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 at?

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 become law?

Yes. The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026?

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 was sponsored by Wes Streeting.

When was the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 13 January 2026, at first reading.

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