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The Lords · 13 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 247 voted Content (yes) and 187 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 1

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CONTENT (YES)
247
NOT CONTENT (NO)
187
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative160 · 0
Labour0 · 154
Liberal Democrat55 · 0
Crossbench15 · 27
Non-affiliated10 · 6
Democratic Unionist Party4 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record