Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote
Briefly

"MPs have been given a free vote, meaning they can decide based on their conscience rather than having to follow a party line, in what could be one of the most momentous decisions of their political lives."
"Ahead of Friday's vote, Leadbeater said she hopes 'MPs will show themselves, as they have in the past when major social reforms have come before them, ready to correct injustice and reduce human suffering.'"
"I respect enormously voices on every side of this debate, but the truth is this bill has truly dangerous deficiencies..."
"Hundreds of MPs have spent the last few weeks sifting through the evidence, emotions and ethical dilemmas of the bill, with much of the work playing out in town halls and community centres."
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