A Bill to make provision in connection with finance.
The Finance (No. 2) Bill is a government measure setting out finance-related provisions for the year, including tax and public spending changes. It is currently being debated in the House of Commons at the report stage, with several amendments discussed in committee; the sponsor is Labour MP Rachel Reeves. If enacted, it would shape the government’s budget and the wider economy.
The bill is at the report stage in the Commons. It has passed through Committee stage with amendments being debated, and will proceed to further Commons stages and then to the Lords for scrutiny.
In the committee votes on 12–13 January 2026, several amendments were debated; stand-part votes showed large majorities in favour of the main provisions (examples: 344 Aye to 173 No for Clause 86 stand part; 348 Aye to 167 No for Clause 63 stand part). Overall, Labour (and allied groups) backed the bill, while Conservative MPs and other opposition groups more often voted against amendments.
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Based on 49 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye
The Public Bill Committee has now completed its work and has reported the Bill with amendments to the House, and is no longer able to receive written evidence.
What happens next?
The Bill is now due to have its report stage and third reading on a date to be confirmed. Amendments can be made to the Bill at Report Stage. Amendments to be considered are selected by the Speaker.