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The month in Parliament

January 2026

In January 2026 the House of Commons divided 28 times: 12 votes passed and 16 were rejected. The busiest topic was economy & tax, with 3 divisions. The closest result was decided by 106 votes. MPs tabled 169 early day motions.

Commons divisions

28

12 passed · 16 rejected

Early day motions

169

tabled by MPs this month

Busiest topic

Economy & tax

3 divisions

Biggest rebellion

Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025

14 January 2026 · 27 members voted against their party's majority position.

Closest vote

Opposition Day: Jury trials

7 January 2026 · 182 to 290, a margin of 106.

New bills

At Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament recorded 21 divisions in January 2026: 14 carried and 7 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.