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. 170 MPs voted for and 301 against, so it was rejected. 2 MPs voted against their own party.
Official title: Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · Division 8
Where is this law up to? See Armed forces rules →
FOR (AYE)
170
AGAINST (NO)
301
RESULT
Rejected
How each party voted
Source: Commons Votes API · Official record
View data table
| Party | For | Against | Voted against own party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 0 | 300 | 0 |
| Conservative | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrat | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Democratic Unionist Party | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Party | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Plaid Cymru | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Restore Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Traditional Unionist Voice | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Your Party | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Who voted against their party?
| MP | Area | Party | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Norris | North East Somerset and Hanham | Independent | Against |
| Joani Reid | East Kilbride and Strathaven | Independent | Against |