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On the recordJuly 31, 2026
He can’t block it in any formal sense – consideration of Private Members Bills is entirely separate from the Prime Minister.
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Lauren Edwards
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Responding to concerns about the Prime Minister blocking the bill.

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Jul 31, 2026

It’s incredibly overdue and people are suffering. There will be huge repercussions I think for people’s faith in politics and view of the House of Lords if they were to talk it out again.

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I've seen no indication that people have changed their minds who were supportive of the bill in the past.

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The Parliament Acts are just there as a back stop or insurance policy against another undemocratic filibuster that would thwart the will of the elected chamber.

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I believe it is a fundamental democratic principle that the elected chamber, the House of Commons, should decide what does and does not become law in this country.

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