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The Lords · 23 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 207 voted Content (yes) and 141 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 4

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CONTENT (YES)
207
NOT CONTENT (NO)
141
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative130 · 0
Labour0 · 128
Liberal Democrat56 · 0
Crossbench12 · 10
Non-affiliated5 · 2
Green Party2 · 0
Democratic Unionist Party1 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record