'I can die in peace now': Tears and relief as MPs back assisted dying

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

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

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

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