Employment Rights Bill: Government motion to insist on disagreement to Lords Amendment 48B but to propose Government amendment (a) and (b) in lieu of LA48B

What was this vote about?

This was a lords amendment on the Employment Rights Bill. This bill would ensure that UK nationals who work in the UK or who are members of a trade union have employment rights that are at least as good as those for foreign nationals, and it would operate even if European law changes. It aims to prevent UK workers from being disadvantaged in the UK labour market because of nationality.

• •Protects UK nationals’ employment rights notwithstanding the European Communities Act 1972.
• •Covers workers and trade union members who are UK nationals.
• •Rights must be equal to or more favourable than those for foreign nationals.
• •Originates in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage, with Lords amendments and government responses through late-2025.

The result

493 of 650 eligible MPs voted (76% turnout)

How each party voted

Who rebelled?

Turnout by party

What happens next?

The Lords amendment result is sent back to the other House for consideration.

Current stage: 2nd reading