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Assisted dying: what happens now the House of Lords has the bill?

MPs have voted to introduce assisted dying, almost seven months after this bill was first debated in the House of Commons. The proposal – a backbench private member’s bill promoted by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater – would allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to receive assistance to end…

The Conversation

Assisted dying: BMA says patients should meet end-of-life care doctor first

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has cleared the Commons and will move to the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Wes Streeting questions affordability of setting up NHS assisted dying service

‘There isn’t a budget for this,’ health secretary says after MPs vote to legalise procedure in England and Wales

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Streeting: Assisted dying will take ‘time and money that is in short supply’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said there is no budget for the assisted dying service, indicating cash might have to come from ‘trade-offs’ elsewhere.

The Independent UK

Ex-army chief Lord Dannatt lobbied ministers for millions to support commercial deal

Revelation marks second time crossbench peer may have broken Lords rules against lobbying

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying – medical anthropolgist on the complex practical and ethical road ahead

The House of Commons narrowly passed the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on June 20, a significant step toward legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill must still pass through the House of Lords before it can become law. So far, the debate has centred on…

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Peers challenge Esther Rantzen over assisted dying bill comments

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Peers clash with Esther Rantzen over plans to delay and change assisted dying bill

The TV personality’s appeal for the House of Lords not to hold up Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying legislation has been met with scorn

The Independent UK

Rantzen warns peers not to hamper progress of assisted dying law

Dame Esther Rantzen said peers should scrutinise but not oppose the legislation, which cleared the Commons on Friday.

Evening Standard

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as MPs back Bill

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill passed what could be its final Commons hurdle by 23 votes.

Evening Standard

The assisted dying debate has been about safety not sanctity – here’s why I think the bill passed the test

British MPs’ approval of the assisted dying bill made history – and revealed a rare kind of parliamentary debate. While the bill must still pass through the House of Lords, it is now widely expected to become law in England and Wales.

The Conversation

Assisted dying bill: how will it work and when will it come into effect?

MPs narrowly voted to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. But now the details must be dealt with

The Guardian - UK

MPs may have passed the assisted dying bill, but the debate is just beginning

Now that the assisted dying bill has passed its momentous third reading in the House of Commons, it may seem like legalisation in England and Wales is a done deal. But despite this significant milestone, the bill is not yet law and its journey through the House of Lords is…

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Grenfell anniversary and a door for the House of Lords

Brief letters: Refurbishment costs | Wild messes | Language matters | Guardian sellout

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Evening Standard

Hospices warn of facing ‘huge implications’ after assisted dying Bill passed

MPs voted 314 to 291 in favour of the legislation at third reading on Friday.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying: All you need to know following the crunch Commons vote

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the Bill and what will happen after a significant moment in its journey through Parliament.

Evening Standard

Historic vote brings assisted dying closer to becoming law in England and Wales

The Bill has completed its first stages in the Commons and will move to the House of Lords for further debate and scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying set to be legalised as MPs back Kim Leadbeater’s bill in historic vote

Kim Leadbeater’s bill has now passed all its stages in the Commons and will go to the Lords, where it is likely to meet more scrutiny

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Evening Standard

MPs share their own stories as assisted dying debate continues

If MPs back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading, it will face further scrutiny in the House of Lords at a later date.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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