Electoral Reform.
Voting systems and democratic representation
Each row is one party. The bar shows how its MPs voted relative to a neutral midpoint — to the right = on-side with the majority position, to the left = opposed. The percentage figure is the share of that party’s MPs who took the same side: higher = more whip-disciplined, closer to 50% = a freer vote.
| Party | Stance vs neutral midpoint | Net % | Discipline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Party | Lab | +39 | 89% on-whip · 317 MPs | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Con | -50 | 0% on-whip · 106 MPs | |
| Liberal Democrats | LD | +50 | 100% on-whip · 71 MPs | |
| Labour and Co-operative Party | Ind | +39 | 89% on-whip · 36 MPs | |
| Independent | Ind | +27 | 77% on-whip · 12 MPs | |
| Scottish National Party | SNP | +50 | 100% on-whip · 7 MPs | |
| Reform UK | Ref | -30 | 20% on-whip · 6 MPs | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Grn | +50 | 100% on-whip · 5 MPs |
Source · Hansard · alignment is the share of party MPs who voted with the party majority on tagged divisions
| Date | Motion | Aye | No | Carried |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | Representation of the People Bill: Reasoned Amendment Aye: Support blocking the Representation of the People Bill, opposing measures such as votes at 16 and other electoral reforms proposed by the Labour government · No: Support allowing the Bill to proceed, backing Labour's electoral reforms including extending the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds | 107 | 409 | No |
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion Aye: Support introducing proportional representation (single transferable vote) for parliamentary and local government elections, believing it produces fairer outcomes where seats better reflect votes cast · No: Oppose changing the voting system, preferring to retain first-past-the-post for its simplicity and the direct constituency link it provides between voters and their elected MP | 140 | 134 | Yes |
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