House of Commons
2 November 2018
This Act creates a framework for forming the Northern Ireland Executive and for certain government powers to be exercised when there is no functioning Executive, to keep essential public services running. It ensures decisions can still be made during a period of political stalemate. It has now become law after receiving Royal Assent.
The bill completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, and is now law.
Across divisions, Labour, Liberal Democrats, SNP, Plaid Cymru and many Independents backed the bill; Conservative MPs largely opposed or split, with notable opposition from the DUP. Sinn Féin and the Speaker did not vote on the divisions.
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