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How Did Local MPs Vote in Historic Assisted Dying Bill?

  • On June 20, 2025, the House of Commons passed the Assisted Dying Bill at its third reading by 314 votes to 291, with a majority of 23.
  • This vote followed earlier readings and extensive debate, with changes made to safeguard provisions and notable shifts in MPs' positions since November.
  • The bill allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to seek assisted dying and must pass the House of Lords before becoming law.
  • Key supporters include Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner opposed the bill.
  • Supporters expect the bill to offer compassionate choice, while opponents warn it risks vulnerable people, making final approval and implementation uncertain.
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Birmingham Mail broke the news in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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