Assisted dying bill backed by MPs after emotional Commons debate

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Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote.

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MPs will vote this Friday on a bill that would legalise assisted dying for people who are terminally ill in England and Wales. It is the first debate and vote on the issue in the Commons since 2015. With three days until the vote, here is what we know about the party leaders’ voting intentions....

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Leadbeater ‘drained’ as MPs vote in favour of Bill [Video]

Leadbeater ‘drained’ as MPs vote in favour of Bill

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater admits she is “emotionally drained” as MPs vote in favour of the assisted dying bill. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill received 330 ayes and 275 noes, a majority of 55 votes. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on January 1, 1970

MPs vote in favour of Assisted Dying Bill [Video]

MPs vote in favour of Assisted Dying Bill

Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote. Under a draft legislation being considered by Parliament, terminally ill adults expected to die within six months could seek help to end their own life. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on January 1, 1970

Conservative MP in tears as MPs vote on Assisted Dying Bill [Video]

Conservative MP in tears as MPs vote on Assisted Dying Bill

Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell says he has “had tears pouring down his face” hearing stories from his constituents who have had their “mother, brother, father die in great pain”. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:17Published on January 1, 1970

Aerials of Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying [Video]

Aerials of Parliament as MPs debate assisted dying

Aerials show protesters, both in favour and against assisted dying, gathered in Westminster as MPs debate the Bill in Parliament. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published on January 1, 1970

Esther Rantzen message for MPs ahead of assisted dying vote [Video]

Esther Rantzen message for MPs ahead of assisted dying vote

Dame Esther Rantzen shares a message for MPs ahead of the assisted dying vote, telling them to choose according to their conscience. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN Duration: 02:54Published on January 1, 1970