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The Lords · 13 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 257 voted Content (yes) and 180 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 2

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CONTENT (YES)
257
NOT CONTENT (NO)
180
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Conservative160 · 0
Labour0 · 157
Liberal Democrat57 · 0
Crossbench21 · 17
Non-affiliated12 · 6
Democratic Unionist Party4 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record