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Nationality and Borders Act 2022

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

11 October 2024

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 is a law that overhauls Britain's approach to immigration, nationality and border control. It introduces changes to asylum processing and extends powers available to authorities at the border, as well as adjustments to how people can qualify for British citizenship. The bill has completed its passage and received Royal Assent, so it is now law.

Key Points

  • Reforms to border controls and asylum processing.
  • Changes to nationality and naturalisation rules.
  • Expanded enforcement powers for border control and immigration cases.
  • Bill passed with strong government support despite opposition from Labour and other parties.
  • Now law after receiving Royal Assent.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, making it law.

Voting

Conservative MPs largely supported the bill, while Labour and most other opposition parties opposed. Some cross-party support came from Reform UK and a few other MPs; Sinn Féin MPs did not vote in these divisions.

Who is affected?

Asylum seekersMigrants and potential applicants for refugee statusPeople applying for British citizenship or visasRefugees and their familiesBorder and immigration enforcement staffLegal professionals and organisations representing migrantsCommunities hosting or employing migrants

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 31 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Reform UKGenerally For
137 / 5
ConservativeGenerally For
2191 / 115
Democratic Unionist PartyMixed
51 / 47
IndependentGenerally Against
3 / 64
Plaid CymruGenerally Against
2 / 47
Scottish National PartyGenerally Against
6 / 148
Labour (Co-op)Generally Against
149 / 3732
Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against
2 / 56
Liberal DemocratGenerally Against
12 / 346
Your PartyGenerally Against
1 / 30
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0

Parliamentary Votes (31)