Commons topic digest
Defence in the Commons: Q1 2026
Ayes and Noes · compiled from official UK Parliament data
Covers January–March 2026 2 min read
In Q1 2026, the House of Commons held 4 recorded divisions tagged Defence, with 3 passed and 1 rejected. MPs cast 1,993 recorded votes on these divisions. 6 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority.
4
Divisions
3
Passed
1
Rejected
1,993
Votes cast
Notable divisions
Closest result — passed by 162 votes
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
20 Jan 2026 · Ayes 347 / Noes 185
Largest rebellion — 2 MPs voted against their party majority
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
20 Jan 2026 · Ayes 347 / Noes 184
Rebellions
6 votes were cast against an MP's own party majority on this topic in Q1 2026.
Largest rebellion — 2 MPs voted against their party majority
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
20 Jan 2026
Most active MPs
By recorded votes cast on this topic in Q1 2026 (a participation measure, not a judgement of effectiveness). Party shown as at the time.