Commons topic digest
Defence in the Commons: Q4 2025
Ayes and Noes · compiled from official UK Parliament data
Covers October–December 2025 2 min read
In Q4 2025, the House of Commons held 5 recorded divisions tagged Defence, with 2 passed and 3 rejected. MPs cast 2,374 recorded votes on these divisions. 3 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority.
5
Divisions
2
Passed
3
Rejected
2,374
Votes cast
Notable divisions
Closest result — passed by 144 votes
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee: Clause 2 stand part
20 Oct 2025 · Ayes 318 / Noes 174
Largest rebellion — 3 MPs voted against their party majority
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee: Amendment 9
20 Oct 2025 · Ayes 83 / Noes 319
Rebellions
3 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority on this topic in Q4 2025.
Largest rebellion — 3 MPs voted against their party majority
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee: Amendment 9
20 Oct 2025
Most active MPs
By recorded votes cast on this topic in Q4 2025 (a participation measure, not a judgement of effectiveness). Party shown as at the time.