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UK ‘behind curve’ on assisted dying among progressive nations, says Kim Leadbeater

Exclusive: On eve of Commons vote, MP says legislators may not get another chance to ‘do the right thing’ for 10 years

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying bill: When would it be available if Kim Leadbeater’s bill passes?

The Bill is back in the Commons for a debate and major vote which would see it either pass to the House of Lords or fall

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill MP confident Parliament will vote yes

Friday will be the first time the Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote.

The Independent UK

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Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.

Evening Standard

MP claims assisted dying could be ‘trojan horse that breaks the NHS’

MPs will likely vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, which could see it either progress to the House of Lords or fall.

Evening Standard

DHSC’s £122m claim against Michelle Mone-linked company reaches high court

Government is seeking to recover money paid to PPE Medpro, which was recommended to ministers by peer

The Guardian - UK

Elton John says ‘we will not back down’ in awards speech addressing AI concerns

Sir Elton is pressing for the creative industries to be safeguarded against artificial intelligence.

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'Widespread theft': The UK government's fifth attempt to push through a bill allowing AI companies to scrape any data they like shut down by the House of Lords

The UK and US governments seem aligned on letting AI do whatever it wants.

PC Gamer

House of Lords put up their own payments by more than one-fifth

PEERS have awarded themselves an inflation-busting hike in the amount they can claim for overnight stays in London and backed a separate payout…

The National (Scotland)

Tuesday briefing: Is Britain’s move to ‘war-fighting’ readiness enough to ensure its security?

In today’s newsletter: The problems and proposed solutions of a major new strategic defence review pitched as a blueprint to modernise the military

The Guardian - UK

Peers who ‘make great sacrifices’ hike their own overnight allowance by a fifth

Members of the unelected chamber wave through the increase without a vote.

Evening Standard

Led By Donkeys wanted to confiscate Michelle Mone’s yacht but settled for renaming it. It was still a coup

‘Pandemic Profiteer’ sends a clear message: it is not OK to make millions out of a national emergency, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

We have a chance to prevent AI decimating Britain’s creative industries – but it’s slipping away

The government has doubled down on a plans that would allow mass cultural theft, but we are fighting it at every stage, says crossbench peer Beeban Kidron

The Guardian - UK

Michael Gove introduced to House of Lords as 'Baron of Torry of Aberdeen'

FORMER Tory minister Michael Gove has been introduced to the House of Lords ...

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Far-right 'influencer' brags as he meets with House of Lords members

A PROMINENT far-right “influencer” has boasted he is “gaining ground” in the UK Parliament by meeting members of the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Government defeated for third time in Lords over copyright protection against AI

The House of Lords supported by 287 votes to 118, majority 169, an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.

The Independent UK

Government suffers third defeat over copyright protection against AI

Peers voted 287 to 118 to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill

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“It’s a criminal offence”: Elton lambasts government over proposals to change copyright laws to suit AI firms

He described Technology Secretary as “a bit of a moron”

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Referendum rejection would need to be reviewed if there is ‘overwhelming desire’

Michael Gove was a senior minister in the Conservative administrations since 2010.

The Independent UK

Elton John calls Labour ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Sir Elton John branded the Labour government “absolute losers” after calls by the House of Lords to amend the Data (Use and Access) Bill to include greater copyright protections against artificial intelligence (AI) were resisted.

The Independent UK

Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.

The Conversation

The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers block Lords bid to make AI firms declare use of copyrighted content

Government uses arcane procedure to strip amendment passed by House of Lords from its data bill

PC Gamer

UK House of Lords backs amendment to AI bill thanks to peer vote that forces companies to reveal copyrighted material used in training AI models

The UK government doesn't seem to want to give people credit for their work in the name of progress. How good is the British museum, btw?

The Conversation

Could the assisted dying bill fall at the next hurdle?

Almost six months after MPs backed the principle of assisted dying, the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill – sponsored by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater – is set to return to the House of Commons chamber on May 16 to undergo further debate.

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