Vote · 17 Nov 2025
Protecting wildlife in international waters: a proposed change
MPs voted on a proposed change to the planned law on protecting wildlife in international waters. 143 MPs voted for and 318 against, so it was rejected. 2 MPs voted against their own party.
Official title: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Committee: Amendment 4 · Division 356
Where is this law up to? See Protecting wildlife in international waters →
FOR (AYE)
143
AGAINST (NO)
318
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 | 305 | 0 |
| Conservative | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrat | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Green Party | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Plaid Cymru | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Traditional Unionist Voice | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Who voted against their party?
| MP | Area | Party | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Easton | North Down | Independent | For |
| Patrick Spencer | Central Suffolk and North Ipswich | Independent | For |