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Vote · 17 Jun 2026 · Defence and security

Threats to national security from other states: a proposed change

MPs voted on a proposed change to the planned law on threats to national security from other states. 144 MPs voted for and 244 against, so it was rejected. Every party voted together.

Official title: National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3 · Division 32

Where is this law up to? See Threats to national security from other states →

FOR (AYE)
144
AGAINST (NO)
244
RESULT
Rejected

How each party voted

Labour0 · 240
Conservative76 · 0
Liberal Democrat54 · 0
Independent2 · 2
Plaid Cymru4 · 0
Green Party4 · 0
Reform UK1 · 0

Source: Commons Votes API · Official record

View data table
PartyForAgainstVoted against own party
Labour02400
Conservative7600
Liberal Democrat5400
Independent220
Plaid Cymru400
Green Party400
Reform UK100

Who voted against their party?

No MP voted against their party’s majority.