Tuesday, 24 February 2026
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.
348 of 650 eligible MPs voted (54% turnout)
2 MPs voted against their party whip.
MPs debated a motion on protections for children from online harms during Opposition Day. The government majority defeated the proposal, with 279 MPs voting against and 69 in support. Two MPs voted against their party whip, marking a small rebellion in an otherwise unified party line.
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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.
