Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

Penrith MP indicates he will vote against assisted dying bill

A Cumbrian MP has indicated that he is likely to vote against the assisted dying bill despite previously voting for it.

Jasper Conran: My mother died in excruciating agony — now I believe in assisted death

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is currently being considered in Parliament. This bill proposes to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales who are mentally competent, have a life expectancy of six months or less and meet specific criteria outlined in the bill.

More MPs Will Vote Against British Measure to Legalize Assisted Suicide

In a further sign that the tide is turning against Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill, reports are emerging that opposition to the Bill among MPs is growing, as two more MPs have changed their minds and indicated they will vote against the Bill at Third Reading later this month. Last November, the Bill passed its Second Reading by 55 votes. If 28 MPs switch their stance, it will be defeated at Third Reading. Labour MP Markus Campbell-Savours…

Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it.

Assisted Dying Bill: MPs warned as safeguards are stripped

Share this post: One of the most divisive and morally consequential pieces of legislation in recent history may have its safeguards restored after concerns raised by voices like Vox Political sowed doubt in MPs' minds. When the Assisted Dying Bill (or more correctly, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill) was first introduced [...] The post Assisted dying: MPs change sides over slipped safeguards because This Site was right appeared first…

More MPs change their mind to indicate they will vote against assisted suicide Bill

In a further sign that the tide is turning against Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill, reports are emerging that opposition to the Bill among MPs is