MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote
Summary
MPs in England and Wales voted to approve a bill allowing terminally ill adults the right to end their own lives, with a vote of 314 to 291. The bill will now move to the House of Lords for further review, where it may be amended before becoming law.Key Facts
- MPs voted 314 in favor and 291 against the Terminally Ill Adults Bill.
- The bill allows terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their own lives.
- The House of Lords will review the bill next.
- If the House of Lords passes the bill, it could become law within four years.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supported the bill; some senior politicians, like Health Secretary Wes Streeting, opposed it.
- Concerns were raised that people might feel pressured to seek assisted death, but supporters believe there are adequate protections.
- Amendments from the House of Lords would need MP approval to finalize the law.
- Supporters like Dame Esther Rantzen see the bill as a way to alleviate suffering for terminally ill patients.
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