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Vote · 18 Mar 2026 · Education

Opposition debate: Student loans

MPs voted at a debate chosen by the opposition parties. Subject: Student loans. 88 MPs voted for and 266 against, so it was rejected. Every party voted together.

Official title: Opposition day: Student loans · Division 453

FOR (AYE)
88
AGAINST (NO)
266
RESULT
Rejected

How each party voted

Labour0 · 262
Conservative84 · 0
Independent1 · 1
Democratic Unionist Party1 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0

Source: Commons Votes API · Official record

View data table
PartyForAgainstVoted against own party
Labour02620
Conservative8400
Independent110
Democratic Unionist Party100
Ulster Unionist Party100

Who voted against their party?

No MP voted against their party’s majority.