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MPs back assisted dying bill, sending it to House of Lords

MPs back assisted dying bill, sending it to House of Lords

Update: 2025-06-20
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MPs have backed the legalisation of assisted dying by a majority of 23. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will now progress to the House of Lords where it'll face further scrutiny and amendments. We spoke to campaigners outside Parliament as the votes were cast and two members of the House of Lords who will now shape the Bill.



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MPs back assisted dying bill, sending it to House of Lords

MPs back assisted dying bill, sending it to House of Lords

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