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The Lords · 17 Nov 2025

Workers' rights

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 302 voted Content (yes) and 135 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: Employment Rights Bill · Division 4

Where is this law up to? See Workers' rights →

CONTENT (YES)
302
NOT CONTENT (NO)
135
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative196 · 0
Labour0 · 127
Liberal Democrat60 · 0
Crossbench26 · 2
Non-affiliated13 · 3
Democratic Unionist Party4 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party3 · 0
Green Party0 · 2

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record