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Assisted dying patients could pay to die, suggests government minister

A historic vote on Friday means assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales

The Independent UK

MPs who backed assisted dying Bill suggest concerns could see them change stance

On Friday, MPs voted 330 to 275, majority 55, to approve Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at second reading.

The Independent UK

80 MPs who supported assisted dying bill could turn against it with High Court judge safeguard removed

Kim Leadbeater’s plans to remove the High Court judge from the process of approving assisted dying could have a major impact on support in the Commons

The Independent UK

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Wavering supporters of assisted dying bill ‘are not certain to vote it into law’

Sponsors of legislation for England and Wales warned that vote was close and many MPs will seek further reassurances on matters of concern

The Guardian - UK

Parties, cabinet and families split – and assisted dying bill still has a long way to go

The granular detail of Kim Leadbeater’s bill for England and Wales is yet to be agreed, and some MPs want reassurances before finally backing it

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying: The questions still unanswered over controversial bill ahead of MPs’ final vote

Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the assisted dying bill, has said there is ‘still a lot of work to do’ to perfect the proposed law

The Independent UK

Senior MP ‘worried that vulnerable people will get swept up’ in assisted dying

A historic Commons vote on Friday means that assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales.

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Esther Rantzen hails ‘extraordinary’ Kim Leadbeater for leading assisted dying bill

Esther Rantzen hailed Kim Leadbeater, who sponsored the assisted dying bill, as "extraordinary" after MPs voted in favour of a law that would support terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of six months or less to end their lives.

The Independent UK

‘Still a lot of work to do’ on assisted dying, says Leadbeater

Sir Keir Starmer was among the majority of MPS to support the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying vote is a win for Starmer – but one he will not get the credit for

News analysis: Starmer has been the ‘submarine prime minister’ in the assisted dying debate, supporting the bill for its introduction but showing no public leadership or support for it

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the assisted dying debate: a first hurdle cleared – many more lie ahead

Editorial: MPs advanced the proposed bill. With ethical dilemmas and practical safeguards under scrutiny, challenges still remain unresolved

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying bill backed by MPs despite most in London voting against

Of London’s 75 MPs, just 28 voted in favour of the assisted dying bill

Evening Standard

Vote on assisted dying summons ultra-rare Commons sight: intelligent debate

The emotion on display during five hours of heated discussion speaks to the complexity and importance of the bill itself

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying Bill: What happens next?

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will face further scrutiny and votes in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

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The Independent UK

Kim Leadbeater: ‘Proud Yorkshire woman’ determined to make a difference

She has been the Labour MP for Spen Valley since 2021.

Evening Standard

Kim Leadbeater: The reluctant MP determined to make a difference

The sister of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox has represented Spen Valley since 2021

The Guardian - UK

What happens next after MPs’ vote in favour of assisted dying bill?

Bill will proceed to committee for scrutiny, whose membership will be chosen by its proposer Kim Leadbeater

Evening Standard

Assisted dying supporters cheer as Bill passes Commons hurdle

The sponsor of the legislation, Kim Leadbeater MP, joined the crowd to celebrate.

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Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle

Conservative MP Danny Kruger said he was ‘disappointed’ but that the vote was ‘simply to continue the discussion’.

The Independent UK

Small parties must get chance to scrutinise assisted dying proposal, Plaid urges

MPs backed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 330 votes to 275, majority 55, at its second reading.

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying supporters hail ‘historic step’ after MPs back bill

Esther Rantzen says she is ‘thrilled’ but opponents says it is ‘a very black Friday’ for vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK

Vote by British MPs in favour of assisted dying is landmark decision

First step to bill becoming law in England and Wales is now over, with much greater scrutiny to take place next year

The Guardian - UK

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Many powerful voices spoke for and against the bill, but those of constituents had the greatest sway over MPs

The Guardian - UK

The assisted dying bill has passed. At last: a decent life can end in a decent death

MPs had a chance to make a seismic change to ease the suffering of countless people. I’m so glad they took it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ at assisted dying vote result

The 84-year-old broadcaster had been at the forefront of the debate in the run-up to Friday’s vote.

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