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Many powerful voices spoke for and against the bill, but those of constituents had the greatest sway over MPs

A free vote on whether assisted dying has been labelled as an opportunity to ‘correct injustice and reduce human suffering’ by the MP behind the bill

In today’s newsletter: Today, MPs debate one of the most significant laws ever to go before parliament. Here’s how the vote came about and what the result might mean

A number of organisations representing pharmacists have joined forces to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to intervene.

MPs are weighing up how to vote on a bill that would bring about the biggest social change in Britain in decades

Unlikely alliances and concerns over vulnerable people’s rights have led to fierce debate and ethical uncertainty

‘I would like to dispel all the myths around assisted dying, that people could be coerced. That it’s against God. I would just like people to know it is a dignified choice.’ These were the words of assisted dying campaigner Dawn Voice-Cooper, who chose to share her death with the…

The move was hailed by experts, who say the blueprint will ‘bring real change’ to the lives of men across the country.

Exclusive: David Neuberger, who ruled on high-profile assisted dying cases, believes tight terms of bill cannot be expanded in courts

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir, five, died eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics.

The former prime minister previously promised to ‘ensure that future generations are smoke-free’