free vote

MPs are usually given a free vote on abortion, meaning they do not have to follow any party line on the subject.

MPs are set to get a free vote next week - meaning they will not be told how to vote by their party - on a change to the law.

MPs have been given a free vote on it, meaning they can decide based on their conscience rather than having to follow a party line.

MPs were allowed a free vote on the bill – a reflection of how differences of opinion on the matter defy party lines.

MPs have been given a free vote, meaning they can decide based on their conscience rather than having to follow a party line.