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Recounting UK House of Commons divisions in proportion to the GE24 popular vote. See FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7

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There were four divisions in the debate, one of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25

The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters.
The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters.

No majority = 1,463,243

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 25 The 99 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,696,363 voters. The 364 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,159,606 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85

The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters.
The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters.

No majority = 4,738,914

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amdt 85 The 56 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 2,740,311 voters. The 309 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,479,225 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29

The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters.
The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters.

No majority = 6,511,636

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 29 The 73 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 4,215,200 voters. The 311 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,726,836 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2

The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters.
The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters.

Aye majority = 2,396,637

But result was No because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-24: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: NC 2 The 156 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,481,396 voters. The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,084,759 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025

The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters.
The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters.

Aye majority = 7,117,817

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (NI) Regs 2025 The 376 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 11,763,048 voters. The 16 MPs voting 'No' represented 4,645,231 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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There was one division in the debate. The result would not have changed, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0332/240332.pdf#amnd_HoL373
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37

The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters.
The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters.

Aye majority = 1,852,028

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This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-19: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: disagree with LA 37 The 326 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 9,321,602 voters. The 91 MPs voting 'No' represented 7,469,574 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Here's the proportional recount:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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There were two divisions in the debate, both of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes:
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016
(Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people):
Commons bills that should have failed, since 2016 (Where MPs voting “No” at 2nd/3rd reading represented more people)
November 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading

The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,974,159 voters.
The 105 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,770,158 voters.

No majority = 795,999

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Second Reading The 318 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 8,974,159 voters. The 105 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,770,158 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/99186/Html?subType=Standard#20251118-13
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment

The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,708,846 voters.
The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,247,289 voters.

Aye majority = 3,461,557

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-18: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Opposition Reasoned Amendment The 165 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 12,708,846 voters. The 324 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,247,289 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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There were two divisions in the debate, neither of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes.
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 5

The 147 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,940,138 voters.
The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,095,710 voters.

No majority = 1,155,572

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 5 The 147 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,940,138 voters. The 317 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,095,710 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 4

The 143 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,701,794 voters.
The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,119,432 voters.

No majority = 1,417,638

See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-17: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill: Amendment 4 The 143 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 7,701,794 voters. The 318 MPs voting 'No' represented 9,119,432 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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There were nine divisions in the debate, all except one of which would have changed result, if seats matched votes.
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7 This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1056
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40

The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters.
The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters.

No majority = 5,122,888

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 40 The 243 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,845,243 voters. The 130 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,968,131 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1054
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39

The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters.

No majority = 5,125,086

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 39 The 240 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 5,747,132 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,872,218 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0328/240328.pdf#amnd_HoL1053
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38

The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters.
The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters.

No majority = 4,855,263

But result was Aye because seats don't match votes.
See ALT text and 🧵
This chart is a proportional recount of a vote in the House of Commons. The top two bars show the number of MPs from each party who voted Aye or No in the division. The bottom two bars show the number of voters those MPs represent. For example, if a party won two million votes in the general election and half of that party's MPs voted in the division, that would represent one million voters. 2025-11-13: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: disagree with LA 38 The 251 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 6,008,073 voters. The 128 MPs voting 'No' represented 10,863,336 voters. In many cases, more voters are represented by the MPs on the losing side. This is because seats don't match votes with First Past the Post (FPTP). Recounts are shown in terms of ideal MPs who all represent the same number of people. The method is not a simulation of a PR elected Commons. It is intended to highlight the distortion of FPTP. For more details, see the FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/4hxyc8e7
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM