Opposition Day MotionA debate on a topic chosen by the opposition parties, not the government. These votes are not binding.
Opposition Day: NHS Dentistry
Tuesday, 9 January 2024
What was this vote about?
This was an opposition day motion — a debate topic chosen by an opposition party. These motions are not binding on the government, but they signal political positions and can put pressure on ministers.
The result
Motion rejected
Margin: 108
191
299
Aye (39%)No (61%)
490 of 650 eligible MPs voted (75% turnout)
How each party voted
Labour (Co-op)
Voted for
128 aye0 no29 absent
Liberal Democrat
Voted for
13 aye0 no2 absent
Democratic Unionist Party
Voted for
4 aye0 no1 absent
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Voted for
2 aye0 no
Independent
Voted for
2 aye0 no2 absent
Your Party
Voted for
1 aye0 no
Who rebelled?
No MPs voted against their party on this division.
Turnout by party
75%
Social Democratic & Labour Party
2/2 (100%)
Your Party
1/1 (100%)
Conservative
80/90 (89%)
Liberal Democrat
13/15 (87%)
Labour (Co-op)
128/157 (82%)
Democratic Unionist Party
4/5 (80%)
Reform UK
4/5 (80%)
Independent
2/4 (50%)
What happens next?
Opposition day motions are non-binding. Even if passed, the government is not legally required to act on them — but a defeat is politically significant.
