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29 May 2026 — 8 items
Office of the Whistleblower Bill: Second Reading
This Private Members' Bill proposes to establish an Office of the Whistleblower — an independent body designed to protect and support workers who report wrongdoing in their organisations. The bill aims to create a statutory framework for whistleblower protection, potentially including investigation powers, legal support, and safeguards against retaliation. Gareth Snell, Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, is sponsoring the measure.
Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading
This Private Members' Bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, seeks a formal review of the UK's breast cancer screening programme. The bill will be debated at second reading in the Commons, where MPs will consider whether the current screening approach adequately serves all women, particularly regarding age ranges, frequency, and access to screening services across different communities.
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]
This Private Members' Bill debate, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson, seeks to require solar generation capacity on new homes. The adjourned debate on second reading will determine whether the bill should progress, likely addressing the balance between building costs, energy independence, climate targets, and housebuilding rates.
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill: Second Reading
This Private Members' Bill would restrict bottom trawling—a fishing method that drags heavy nets across the seabed—in marine protected areas (MPAs) around England. The bill seeks to strengthen environmental protections in designated waters by banning a practice that damages seabed habitats, fish nurseries, and marine biodiversity. It will be debated at second reading, where MPs will decide whether the principle merits further scrutiny.
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
This private members' bill would require social media platforms to grant law enforcement and child safety authorities access to user accounts during investigations into child sexual abuse and exploitation. The bill aims to close a gap where platforms' encryption and privacy protections currently prevent investigators from accessing evidence held in private messages and accounts, even with legal authority. The tension is between child protection and user privacy.
Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading
A Private Members' Bill sponsored by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) that would require educational institutions to implement mental health policies. Second Reading is the main debate stage where MPs will discuss the bill's principles and decide whether to advance it. The bill targets schools and colleges, addressing growing concerns about student mental health and wellbeing.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill: Second Reading
This private members' bill, sponsored by Liberal Democrat Anna Sabine, proposes new fire safety standards for battery energy storage systems. The bill addresses risks posed by large-scale batteries used in renewable energy projects and grid storage, which have caused several high-profile fires in recent years. Second reading will debate whether statutory fire safety rules should govern battery installations, covering siting, maintenance, monitoring, and emergency response protocols.
Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) Bill: Second Reading
Laura Trott's Private Members' Bill seeks to strengthen travel advice issued by the UK government about methanol poisoning risks, particularly for British tourists abroad. The bill aims to ensure the Foreign Office and health authorities provide clearer, more prominent warnings about contaminated alcohol in certain destinations, following deaths and serious illnesses among UK travellers who consumed methanol-laced drinks.