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The Lords · 13 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 135 voted Content (yes) and 154 voted Not content (no), so it was rejected. The government won this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 7

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CONTENT (YES)
135
NOT CONTENT (NO)
154
RESULT
Rejected

How each group voted

Labour0 · 140
Conservative125 · 0
Crossbench4 · 9
Non-affiliated2 · 3
Democratic Unionist Party2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party2 · 0
Green Party0 · 1
Bishops0 · 1

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record