UK Explained
Vote · 24 Nov 2025

Local government and devolution in England: a proposed change

MPs voted on a proposed change to the planned law on local government and devolution in England. 99 MPs voted for and 367 against, so it was rejected. 2 MPs voted against their own party.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Report Stage: Amendment 25 · Division 365

Where is this law up to? See Local government and devolution in England →

FOR (AYE)
99
AGAINST (NO)
367
RESULT
Rejected

How each party voted

Labour0 · 304
Conservative90 · 0
Liberal Democrat0 · 57
Independent2 · 4
Reform UK4 · 0
Democratic Unionist Party3 · 0

Source: Commons Votes API · Official record

View data table
PartyForAgainstVoted against own party
Labour03040
Conservative9000
Liberal Democrat0570
Independent242
Reform UK400
Democratic Unionist Party300

Who voted against their party?

MPAreaPartyVoted
James McMurdockSouth Basildon and East ThurrockIndependentFor
Patrick SpencerCentral Suffolk and North IpswichIndependentFor