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MPs in historic vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Opposition and pro-change campaigners had gathered outside Parliament from early on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘Hardest decision’ to support assisted dying Bill, MP with disability says

Labour MP Marie Tidball said the Bill would empower people to make choices about their own deaths with ‘dignity and respect’.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill debate hears warning of ‘state suicide service’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has been put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater.

Evening Standard

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Why SNP MPs are not voting on Westminster assisted dying bill

THE Commons today considers one of the biggest potential social changes in Britain since the legalisation of abortion.

The National (Scotland)

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill

Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives.

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British MPs Debate Contentious Assisted Dying Law

UK lawmakers debated Friday whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, with a vote expected later in the day.

International Business Times

‘Long overdue’ debate on assisted dying under way in Parliament

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views on the Bill.

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Why assisted dying Bill vote is too close to call - and which MPs are voting for and against?

A free vote on whether assisted dying has been labelled as an opportunity to ‘correct injustice and reduce human suffering’ by the MP behind the bill

Evening Standard

Questions of life and death are complex and messy. Let’s admit the assisted dying debate is too

Campaigners on both sides dub the bill ‘a matter of conscience’ – but profound ethical issues can’t be reduced to right v wrong, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

What will happen with the assisted dying bill on Friday – and will it pass?

MPs will have their first chance to vote on the hugely emotive issue. Here’s what will happen on the day and afterwards

The Guardian - UK

British MPs To Debate Contentious Assisted Dying Law

UK lawmakers will Friday debate and likely vote on whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales.

International Business Times

Birth rate fears after cap on nation-first IVF subsidy

Couples trying to have children via IVF have been dealt a blow with the restriction of a first-in-Australia subsidy to those on lower incomes.

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Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.

Evening Standard

What is in the new assisted dying Bill MPs are considering?

Who would be eligible and when could a service be up and running if the law was passed?

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Majority in favour of assisted dying also concerned about end-of-life care gaps

The charity said while opinion has been divided on a new law, its survey showed all sides place a high importance on improving palliative care.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying can correct injustice says MP behind bill, as opponents warn of risks

Five hours have been set aside for MPs to air their views before a potential vote on the Bill

The Guardian - UK

Rise in number of pregnant women in England not getting help they need, survey finds

CQC study finds falls across a range of metrics dealing with antenatal care, labour, childbirth and postnatal care

The Independent UK

Assisted dying could divert funds from frontline care, says MP

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will be considered in the House of Commons on Friday.

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‘Likelihood’ toddler may still be alive if father had not died, hearing told

Bronson Battersby, two, was ‘malnourished’ when he was found dead between his father’s legs.

Evening Standard

Hospital boss denies claims he stalled police investigation into baby deaths

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, between June 2015 and June 2016.

Evening Standard

MP: Fund hospices and palliative care properly before legalising assisted dying

Labour MP Marsha de Cordova made the remarks as she responded to questions on behalf of the Church of England.

Evening Standard

MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

The Independent UK

MPs’ decisions on assisted dying should be made on ‘secular basis’ – minister

Legislation to change the law on assisted dying faces its first Commons test on Friday.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: what is the law in other countries, as it accounts for one in 20 deaths in Canada?

As Canada releases its latest statistics, we look at which other countries allow seriously ill people to request medical help to end their lives early

The Independent UK

Majority of UK doctors soon likely to be women

Figures showed there were now more doctors from an ethnic minority background on the register than white doctors

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