Source: Commons divisions
UK Parliament · Commons Division 202 · 16 May 2025
288 Aye / 239 No · majority 49 · 4 tellers (not counted)
A closure motion forces an immediate vote on the question before the Commons, cutting off further debate. The Speaker must judge that the matter has been adequately discussed. Used by both government and opposition to shut down obstruction.
Totals are Parliament’s official count, which does not include the tellers. Parliament’s published list names 288 of the 288 Aye voters and 236 of the 239 No voters; tellers are listed and marked but not counted.