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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 20 May 2026
King’s Speech

"My Lords, there is much that is good in the measures in the King’s Speech and certainly much that is well intentioned. However, I am left with the uncomfortable feeling that, overall, the contents of the speech do not, in a phrase often used by the noble Lord, Lord Hennessy, …..."
Lord Butler of Brockwell - View Speech

View all Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: King’s Speech
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 52 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 16 Crossbench Aye votes vs 15 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 220 Noes - 143
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 6 Crossbench Aye votes vs 14 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 146
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 14 Crossbench Aye votes vs 10 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 5 Crossbench Aye votes vs 22 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 207
Division Vote (Lords)
25 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 53 Crossbench Aye votes vs 4 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 145
Division Vote (Lords)
18 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 20 Crossbench No votes vs 24 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 188
Division Vote (Lords)
16 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 25 Crossbench Aye votes vs 9 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
4 Mar 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Butler of Brockwell (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 28 Crossbench Aye votes vs 13 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 181