The Latest Breaking News from Kim Leadbeater

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?

The Terminally Ill Adults Bill has passed by a majority of 55 votes, with MPs split among parties

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

MPs in historic vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Opposition and pro-change campaigners had gathered outside Parliament from early on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

MPs moved to tears in assisted dying debate before landmark vote

MPs recount personal experiences in lead-up to decision on whether to give some terminally ill people right to die

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying

Bill leads to impassioned arguments from both sides, with Kim Leadbeater arguing MPs have chance to ‘reduce human suffering’, while opposition campaigners warn of ‘inevitable abuse’

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill

Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2024

‘Long overdue’ debate on assisted dying under way in Parliament

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views on the Bill.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Watch live as MPs vote on assisted dying bill

Watch live as MPs vote whether or not to legalise assisted dying on Friday (29 November).

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Assisted dying bill vote LIVE: MPs back proposed new law after emotionally-charged Commons debate

MPs debated the bill in Parliament on Friday ahead of the crucial vote

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Why assisted dying Bill vote is too close to call - and which MPs are voting for and against?

A free vote on whether assisted dying has been labelled as an opportunity to ‘correct injustice and reduce human suffering’ by the MP behind the bill

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024