A political party represented in the UK Parliament.
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.
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.
Keir Starmer called for a more ambitious UK-EU partnership to strengthen trade and defence, arguing Brexit has damaged the economy and that closer ties are needed amid Donald Trump’s Nato threats. He signals a summer Brussels summit to push deeper cooperation on security and the economy.
Based on how SDLP MPs voted in Parliament
The average percentage of parliamentary votes that this party's MPs participated in. MPs may miss votes for ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
Keir Starmer urged closer partnership with the EU as the UK plans to convene 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Rachel Reeves criticised Donald Trump for starting a war without a clear exit plan. The Greens push for universal energy support and Reform UK discussions around immigration and housing policy feature in the coverage, highlighting ongoing UK policy debates amid international tensions.
Labour leaders and ministers, including Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, are navigating an energy-crisis narrative that promises action to cut bills while warning of rising costs, as the £117-a-year household-bill cut takes effect in April and price caps are forecast to rise again in July.
King Charles will undertake a state visit to the US in April despite criticism linked to the Iran war and Britain’s Gulf deployments, while MPs face party discipline and debates over UN voting on Israel.
Labour MP Karl Turner of Hull East has the Labour whip suspended after criticising Keir Starmer and No 10, including opposition to jury-trial reforms, following an interview with campaigner Jody McIntyre and complaints about his conduct.
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