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Vote · 2 Jun 2026 · Defence and security

Armed forces rules: a proposed change

MPs voted on a proposed change to the planned law on the armed forces. 171 MPs voted for and 302 against, so it was rejected. 2 MPs voted against their own party.

Official title: Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2 · Division 7

Where is this law up to? See Armed forces rules →

FOR (AYE)
171
AGAINST (NO)
302
RESULT
Rejected

How each party voted

Labour0 · 299
Conservative91 · 0
Liberal Democrat58 · 0
Independent4 · 2
Democratic Unionist Party5 · 0
Green Party5 · 0
Plaid Cymru3 · 0
Reform UK2 · 0

Source: Commons Votes API · Official record

View data table
PartyForAgainstVoted against own party
Labour02990
Conservative9100
Liberal Democrat5800
Independent422
Democratic Unionist Party500
Green Party500
Plaid Cymru300
Reform UK200
Restore Britain100
Traditional Unionist Voice100
Ulster Unionist Party100
Your Party010

Who voted against their party?

MPAreaPartyVoted
Dan NorrisNorth East Somerset and HanhamIndependentAgainst
Joani ReidEast Kilbride and StrathavenIndependentAgainst