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The Lords · 23 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 209 voted Content (yes) and 145 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 3

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CONTENT (YES)
209
NOT CONTENT (NO)
145
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative131 · 0
Labour0 · 130
Liberal Democrat53 · 0
Crossbench15 · 10
Non-affiliated4 · 5
Democratic Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record