Universal Credit (British Citizens) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2025-26

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Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Richard Tice (Reform UK)
Introduced
6 January 2026
Last activity
6 January 2026
About this bill

A Bill to restrict eligibility to claim Universal Credit to British citizens; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Commons
First reading 6 Jan 2026
Second reading
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