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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 21 May 2026
King’s Speech

"My Lords, it is a privilege to speak in this debate. This week, as the right reverend Prelate has just referenced, some of our most experienced former military chiefs wrote:

“When crises are left unaddressed, they do not stay distant for long”.


One of the most important lessons in …..."
Baroness Ashton of Upholland - View Speech

View all Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: King’s Speech
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 139 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 136 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 133 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 58 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 139 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 153 Labour No votes vs 5 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 129
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 138 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 156 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 169