The official opposition, a centre-right party historically associated with free markets, low taxation, and traditional institutions. Led by Kemi Badenoch since November 2024.
The percentage of votes where all of this party's MPs voted the same way. Higher unity means MPs rarely break from the party line.
The number of MPs in this party who have voted differently from the party majority at least once. This can happen on procedural matters, conscience votes, or policy disagreements. Also known as rebel votes.
The average percentage of parliamentary votes that this party's MPs participated in. MPs may miss votes for ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
Estimated from MPs' voting records on a 0-100 scale (0 = most left, 100 = most right). This is a simplified model — real politics is more nuanced than a single axis.
A Guardian letter argues that Labour should pledge a referendum on whether the UK should rejoin the EU, with a general election mandate to implement if the public votes in favour, to push a clearer UK–EU reset.
Keir Starmer used new workers’ rights measures coming into force on Monday to attack the Greens and Reform UK, saying voting for Labour’s rivals risks progress on sick pay, parental leave and the removal of the two-child benefit cap.
Donald Trump mocked Keir Starmer in a White House speech, accusing him of consulting his team on military decisions and framing the UK as not America's best ally, signaling a potentially irreparable strain in UK‑US relations. Labour and Downing Street figures say Starmer is handling the situation calmly, but analysts warn the relationship appears damaged and UK diplomacy faces challenges with Europe and allied partners.
Richard Walker urged Labour leader Keir Starmer to extend the 5p fuel duty cut beyond September as petrol prices rise amid Middle East tensions, while Starmer said any September rise would be kept under review.
Labour MP Polly Billington urged Keir Starmer to convene a global energy summit and pursue a 'war footing' to shield Britain from the energy shock tied to the Iran war. She argues a larger coordinated response is needed to stabilise prices, protect supply chains, and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Alan Mak
Havant
Alberto Costa
South Leicestershire
Alex Burghart
Brentwood and Ongar
Alicia Kearns
Rutland and Stamford
Alison Griffiths
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Andrew Bowie
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Andrew Griffith
Arundel and South Downs
Aphra Brandreth
Chester South and Eddisbury
Ben Obese-Jecty
Huntingdon
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire
Bob Blackman
Harrow East
Bradley Thomas
Bromsgrove
Based on how Con MPs voted in Parliament
+26 more bills
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