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The Lords · 19 Jan 2026

Children's wellbeing and schools

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 148 voted Content (yes) and 156 voted Not content (no), so it was rejected. The government won this vote.

Official title: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · Division 5

Where is this law up to? See Children's wellbeing and schools →

CONTENT (YES)
148
NOT CONTENT (NO)
156
RESULT
Rejected

How each group voted

Labour0 · 151
Conservative136 · 0
Crossbench2 · 4
Democratic Unionist Party3 · 0
Non-affiliated2 · 1
Plaid Cymru2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0
Green Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record