European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020

Key Points

• Implements the EU–UK future relationship as domestic law.
• Passed the Second and Third Readings with large majorities (521 Aye to 73 No).
• A motion on Ian Blackford's amendment was defeated (60 Aye to 362 No).
• Party voting showed Labour largely supporting the bill, with Conservatives split; several other parties either supported or opposed in varying degrees.
• The Act is now law and sets the legal framework for post-Brexit UK–EU cooperation.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent; it is now law.

Voting

In the main votes, the bill was approved by large majorities (521–73). A separate Business of the House motion on Ian Blackford's amendment was defeated (60–362). Labour MPs largely backed the bill, while Conservative MPs voted in a mixed pattern, with some opposition from other parties.