At least five MPs who previously abstained on the assisted dying bill now plan to vote against it, causing concern among supporters. The bill aims to allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients with less than six months to live. Key amendments will be debated, with potential voting extending the timeline into June. While two MPs publicly declare opposition, others may change votes, yet a few are still considering support, leaving proponents cautiously optimistic about the bill's future amidst uncertainties regarding MPs' attendance and voting schedule.
The shift by previously absent or undecided MPs towards voting against Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill raises concerns among proponents as the debate progresses.
The Commons will consider key amendments to the assisted dying bill, with potential crunch votes that could extend the debate into a third week.
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