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MotionTuesday, 28 April 2026

Backbench Business Committee: Election of Chair and nomination of members in the 2026-27 Session

This is a procedural motion to elect a new Chair and nominate members of the Backbench Business Committee for the 2026-27 parliamentary session. The Backbench Business Committee is responsible for allocating time in the House of Commons for debates chosen by backbench MPs rather than the government, ensuring backbenchers have a voice in setting the parliamentary agenda.

This is a routine procedural matter with limited direct policy impact. However, it affects how Parliament functions by determining who will control backbench debate time and priorities. The committee's composition influences which issues receive parliamentary attention outside of the government's legislative programme.

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Committee mentioned:Backbench Business Committee

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Sir Alan CampbellLabour Party

Tynemouth

Sir Lindsay HoyleSpeaker

Chorley

Judith CumminsLabour Party

Bradford South

Bob BlackmanConservative and Unionist Party

Harrow East

Ben Obese-JectyConservative and Unionist Party

Huntingdon

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