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The Lords · 21 Jan 2026

Children's wellbeing and schools

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 65 voted Content (yes) and 162 voted Not content (no), so it was rejected. The government won this vote.

Official title: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · Division 2

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

CONTENT (YES)
65
NOT CONTENT (NO)
162
RESULT
Rejected

How each group voted

Labour0 · 139
Liberal Democrat44 · 0
Crossbench17 · 18
Non-affiliated3 · 3
Conservative1 · 0
Democratic Unionist Party0 · 1
Bishops0 · 1

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record