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Vote · 21 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England: changes from the House of Lords

MPs voted on changes the House of Lords made to the planned law on local government and devolution in England. 287 MPs voted for and 149 against, so it was agreed. Every party voted together.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26 · Division 496

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

FOR (AYE)
287
AGAINST (NO)
149
RESULT
Agreed

How each party voted

Labour284 · 0
Conservative0 · 78
Liberal Democrat0 · 57
Green Party0 · 5
Independent2 · 2
Democratic Unionist Party0 · 3
Traditional Unionist Voice0 · 1
Ulster Unionist Party0 · 1

Source: Commons Votes API · Official record

View data table
PartyForAgainstVoted against own party
Labour28400
Conservative0780
Liberal Democrat0570
Green Party050
Independent220
Democratic Unionist Party030
Traditional Unionist Voice010
Ulster Unionist Party010

Who voted against their party?

No MP voted against their party’s majority.