Opposition Day MotionA debate on a topic chosen by the opposition parties, not the government. These votes are not binding.
Opposition Day: Sewage: Government amendment
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
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 passed
Margin: 232
301
69
Aye (81%)No (19%)
370 of 650 eligible MPs voted (57% turnout)
How each party voted
Labour (Co-op)
Voted for
300 aye0 no101 absent
Ulster Unionist Party
Voted for
1 aye0 no
Liberal Democrat
Voted against
0 aye61 no9 absent
Independent
Voted against
0 aye3 no10 absent
Reform UK
Voted against
0 aye2 no5 absent
Democratic Unionist Party
Voted against
0 aye1 no4 absent
Who rebelled?
No MPs voted against their party on this division.
Turnout by party
57%
Ulster Unionist Party
1/1 (100%)
Liberal Democrat
61/70 (87%)
Labour (Co-op)
300/401 (75%)
Reform UK
2/7 (29%)
Independent
3/13 (23%)
Democratic Unionist Party
1/5 (20%)
Social Democratic & Labour Party
0/2 (0%)
Conservative
0/116 (0%)
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.
