House of Lords has signed its own death warrant' by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP

"MP Kim Leadbeater stated that the House of Lords signed its own death warrant over its stalling of the UK assisted dying bill, expressing frustration over the numerous amendments added that threaten its passage."

"Leadbeater noted that many MPs were angry and upset by the addition of about 1,200 amendments in the Lords, which will likely result in the bill falling without a vote."

"The number of UK residents who had an assisted death at Dignitas rose to its second-highest level in two decades, with 43 people traveling to Switzerland in 2025."

"Leadbeater emphasized that the bill was extremely tightly drafted and that the debate would continue, indicating a possibility for the bill to be brought back despite the current challenges."

The House of Lords has delayed the UK assisted dying bill, prompting protests from terminally ill individuals and supporters. MP Kim Leadbeater criticized the Lords for adding 1,200 amendments, which may prevent the bill from being voted on. The number of UK residents seeking assisted death at Dignitas has increased, highlighting public support for the bill. Leadbeater emphasized the emotional weight of the issue for MPs and expressed disappointment over the Lords' actions, which seem disconnected from public sentiment. The bill's future remains uncertain as time runs out for debate.

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