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MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliament UK politics live – latest updates A renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying has been voted down by MPs in… Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

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The GuardianSep 11, 2026, 4:53 PM

MPs vote against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Bill fails at second reading despite near-identical legislation being approved by Commons in last parliament UK politics live – latest updates A renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying has been voted down by MPs in a decision that is likely to scupper the idea for a political generation, sparking anger among supporters after an earlier bill was blocked by the Lords. A private member’s bill put forward by Labour’s Lauren Edwards, which would have permitted assisted dying in England and Wales in certain limited circumstances, was defeated by 286 to 270 at second reading, the first chance MPs have to vote on a measure. Continue reading...

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The GuardianSep 11, 2026, 2:16 PM

MPs vote against assisted dying bill after tense debate – UK politics live

The bill would have allowed terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of experts While the debate continues, we have a comment from Sam Royston, executive director of research and policy at Marie Curie . He said the government must address the crisis in palliative care regardless of what happens with assisted dying, calling for a new framework and funding to ensure everyone has access to compassionate end-of-life care. He said: Whatever happens with assisted dying, the UK government must fix the crisis in palliative care. It is devastating that nearly one in three people die without the help they need. Too many spend their final days in pain or on busy, chaotic hospital wards, while families are left fighting for help instead of spending time with the people they love. I think it’s absolutely right that, for instance, the prime minister and the government have said that improving palliative care must be a priority for him and his government. I think that’s something that we can all support. I think everybody should have access to good quality palliative and hospice end-of-life care at their final moment.” Continue reading...

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EuronewsSep 11, 2026, 4:15 PM

UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, as well as parts of the US, although eligibility rules vary.

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