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The Lords · 23 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 208 voted Content (yes) and 138 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 6

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CONTENT (YES)
208
NOT CONTENT (NO)
138
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative127 · 0
Labour0 · 126
Liberal Democrat53 · 0
Crossbench17 · 10
Non-affiliated5 · 2
Democratic Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record