National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

New Clause 3 to the National Security (State Threats) Bill was defeated on 17 June 2026 by 244 votes to 144. The division took place during the bill's committee stage, when MPs consider amendments and new clauses in detail. The new clause concerned proposed new section 33G of the National Security Act 2023, which the bill would insert. The available Hansard record is limited, but Green MP Siân Berry raised a specific concern about whether that provision would restrict access to justice or prevent legal challenges to decisions made under human rights principles. She framed this as a risk that future governments could misuse the legislation. The vote suggests opposition MPs sought to address this concern through the new clause, but the government's majority was sufficient to defeat it. Every Labour and Labour and Co-operative MP who voted supported the government by voting No. All 76 Conservative MPs who voted, all 55 Liberal Democrats, all four Plaid Cymru MPs, all four Green MPs, and one Reform UK MP voted Aye. No opposition party cast a vote on the government side. Around 144 Labour MPs had no vote recorded in this division.