MPs back landmark bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

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Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

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