An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?

MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying

Bill’s failure in Commons sparks anger among its supporters after Lords blocked earlier legislation A renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying has been voted down by MPs in a decision that is likely to scupper the idea for a political generation, sparking anger among supporters after an earlier bill was blocked by the Lords. A private member’s bill put forward by Labour’s Lauren Edwards, which would have permitted assisted dying in England and Wales in certain limited circumstances, was defeated by 286 to 270 at second reading, the first chance MPs have to vote on a measure. Continue reading...

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