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The Lords · 17 Nov 2025

Workers' rights

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 295 voted Content (yes) and 150 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: Employment Rights Bill · Division 5

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

CONTENT (YES)
295
NOT CONTENT (NO)
150
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative199 · 0
Labour0 · 134
Liberal Democrat59 · 0
Crossbench18 · 9
Non-affiliated12 · 3
Democratic Unionist Party4 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party3 · 0
Plaid Cymru0 · 2

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record