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My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history

Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thing, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons

MP for Rochester and Strood to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs again after it was blocked by the Lords

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‘I want my choice’: terminally ill people join Rankin to demand revival of assisted dying bill

British photographer collaborates with Dignity in Dying in run-up to private member’s ballot, after stalling of England and Wales bill in Lords

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Swiss Clinic Allows Healthy British Woman to End Life After Son's Death, Fueling Controversial Right-to-Die Debate

A retired UK teacher ended her life in Switzerland due to psychological suffering, sparking debate over assisted dying laws and mental health considerations.

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‘She didn’t want that pain’: Paola Marra’s brother despairs of Lords block on assisted dying bill

On second anniversary of his sister ending her life at Dignitas, Tony Marra will protest outside parliament with other campaigners

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Hospices could see staff quit over assisted dying bill, charity boss warns

Hospices are preparing for sweeping changes across the sector if the assisted dying bill becomes law

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill risks running out of time to become law, Lords hears

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will become law in England and Wales only if both the House of Commons and House of Lords agree.

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Rantzen: MPs backing assisted dying Bill will protect people from ‘bad death’

Campaigners inside Parliament and outside in Parliament Square were jubilant and tearful following the result of the vote.

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Campaigners for and against assisted dying make feelings known at Westminster

Protesters on both sides of the debate gathered outside Parliament ahead of Friday’s crucial vote.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bills aim to ‘fix problem’, says ex-MP whose father took own life

Paul Blomfield said his elderly father died alone after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Evening Standard

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying

Bill leads to impassioned arguments from both sides, with Kim Leadbeater arguing MPs have chance to ‘reduce human suffering’, while opposition campaigners warn of ‘inevitable abuse’

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Mass advertising campaigns on assisted dying spark anger among MPs

Members concerned over ‘inappropriate’ tactics from both sides, including billboards at Westminster station

The Guardian - UK

Controversial assisted dying ads on Tube network covered up with Samaritans posters

Row erupts over ads on London Underground backing change in law to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Evening Standard

‘I was denied being with her in her last moments’: campaigners on assisted dying bill

As bill to allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own lives enters parliament, supporters of the law change speak out

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Assisted dying bill: What is the controversial legislation and what might it mean for patients?

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s controversial legislation to be published

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Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate

The legislation would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their lives.

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‘I want a choice’: terminally ill women urge early Commons vote on assisted dying

Two cancer patients call on election winner to end options of suffering, death at Dignitas, or taking their own lives

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‘I will probably not be given the chance to die in my favourite place’: Esther Rantzen on the right to choose a good death

A cancer diagnosis has reinforced the presenter’s belief that the time for change has come

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‘When life becomes intolerable, I want out’: Britons’ views on assisted dying

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can face prison for helping someone end their life. Some want the law to change

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MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims

Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015

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Isle of Man parliament backs bill to legalise assisted dying

Crown dependency could be first part of Britain and Ireland to allow terminally ill adults to choose

The Independent UK

Majority of religious people back legalising assisted dying, poll suggests

MPs are being encouraged to ‘bring forward this debate as a matter of urgency’ by pro-change campaigners.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want to suffer’: the case for assisted dying in Scotland

Ani, who has motor neurone disease, and Suzie, who watched her husband die in agony, share their reasons for wanting change

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Religious leaders ‘out of step with flocks’ on assisted dying, says UK rabbi

Jonathan Romain, chair of Dignity in Dying, says assisted dying is ‘in line with religious ideals of compassion and care’

Daily Mirror

Prue Leith begs MPs to stop 'gossiping' and change law on 'assisted dying'

The Bake Off judge shared the story of her brother’s 'dreadful' death as she pleaded with MPs to change the law so people with terminal illnesses don't have to endure excruciating pain

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