The month in Parliament

October 2025

In October 2025 the House of Commons divided 29 times: 4 votes passed and 25 were rejected. The busiest topic was crime & justice, with 15 divisions. The closest result was decided by 60 votes. MPs tabled 238 early day motions.

Commons divisions

29

4 passed · 25 rejected

Early day motions

238

tabled by MPs this month

Busiest topic

Crime & justice

15 divisions

Biggest rebellion

Sentencing Bill Committee: Amendment 24

21 October 2025 · 8 members voted against their party's majority position.

Closest vote

European Convention on Human Rights (withdrawal): Ten Minute Rule Motion

29 October 2025 · 96 to 154, a margin of 60.

At Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament recorded 19 divisions in October 2025: 16 carried and 3 defeated. See the latest Holyrood votes.

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The rebellion, margin and topic figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.