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The Lords · 23 Apr 2026

Local government and devolution in England

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 197 voted Content (yes) and 144 voted Not content (no), so it was agreed. The government lost this vote.

Official title: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Division 5

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CONTENT (YES)
197
NOT CONTENT (NO)
144
RESULT
Agreed

How each group voted

Labour0 · 128
Conservative126 · 0
Liberal Democrat54 · 0
Crossbench8 · 12
Non-affiliated5 · 3
Green Party2 · 0
Democratic Unionist Party1 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record