MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote

Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to call

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MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins

Critics say the bill is too flawed and question whether the NHS is ready for impact of such a change in the law. UK politics live – latest updates Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to give people ...
World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago
Historic vote on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales set to be close

An impassioned debate was taking place in the British Parliament on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales
Tech - ABC News - 59 minutes ago
Esther Rantzen urges MPs to vote on ‘vital issue’ of assisted dying

TV presenter says subject may not be debated in parliament for another decade if legislation does not pass. UK politics live – latest updates Esther Rantzen , whose terminal cancer diagnosis ...
World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
MPs hours away from historic vote on whether to legalise assisted dying

Vote expected on Friday afternoon, as those running campaigns for and against say it is too close to call. MPs are hours away from deciding whether to legalise assisted dying for those with less ...
World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago
The Assisted Dying Debate

Amol and Nick catch-up with Dame Esther Rantzen and speak to two MPs about how their religion has influenced their thinking.
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British lawmakers to vote on 'assisted dying' after emotional debate

LONDON — British lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.
Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago
Assisted dying bill splits UK cabinet ahead of vote

Poll finds 65% of British public supports change in law to allow voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill
Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago
Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.
Top stories - BBC News - 19 hours ago