MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
MPs voted 286 to 270 against the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which proposed assisted dying for some people with safeguards.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales”
MPs vote down assisted dying bill in England and Wales
Key points
- MPs block the private member's bill on assisted dying in the Commons by 286 to 270.
- The measure would have allowed adults with terminal illnesses and under six months to live to end their lives with expert panel approval.
- A nearly identical bill passed the Commons in the last Parliament but was blocked in the Lords.
- It remains a conscience issue and was not government-sponsored; ministers stayed officially neutral.
- Prime Minister opted not to vote, citing a pause on the debate until social care improves.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
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6 6 MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
MPs voted 286 to 270 against the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which proposed assisted dying for some people with safeguards.