Vote · 20 Oct 2025 · Defence and security
Diego Garcia military base and the British Indian Ocean Territory: a proposed change
MPs voted on a proposed change to the planned law on the Diego Garcia military base and the British Indian Ocean Territory. 172 MPs voted for and 322 against, so it was rejected. 2 MPs voted against their own party.
Official title: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee: New Clause 1 · Division 317
FOR (AYE)
172
AGAINST (NO)
322
RESULT
Rejected
How each party voted
Source: Commons Votes API · Official record
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| Party | For | Against | Voted against own party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 0 | 301 | 0 |
| Conservative | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrat | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| Reform UK | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Plaid Cymru | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Party | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Social Democratic & Labour Party | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Traditional Unionist Voice | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Who voted against their party?
| MP | Area | Party | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock | South Basildon and East Thurrock | Independent | For |
| Patrick Spencer | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich | Independent | For |