Consideration of Lords messageTuesday, 28 April 2026

If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Commons will consider a message from the House of Lords regarding the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This procedure occurs when the Lords has made amendments or objections to legislation passed by the Commons, requiring the lower house to decide whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' position. The bill aims to devolve powers to local communities and regions in England.

This concerns the distribution of political power and decision-making authority across England. The outcome will determine how much autonomy local councils and community bodies have in shaping their own policies on housing, planning, services, and economic development — affecting millions of residents and how local areas are governed.

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Andrew CooperLabour Party

Mid Cheshire

Andrew RosindellReform UK

Romford

Mr Bayo AlabaLabour Party

Southend East and Rochford

Bell Ribeiro-AddyLabour Party

Clapham and Brixton Hill

Connor NaismithLabour Party

Crewe and Nantwich

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