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Labour's Assisted Dying Debate: Controversy and Delays Ahead

12/4/2025

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Dame Meg Hillier (Labour MP) criticized her party for lacking neutrality on assisted dying after a leaked policy note proposed strategies to change the law.
The note said legalising assisted dying could attract older voters and stressed a clear party stance.
The bill passed in the House of Commons but faces numerous amendments in the House of Lords, delaying enactment.
Labour maintains MPs voted according to conscience, while supporters fear enactment could miss the deadline.

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Dame Meg Hillier (Labour MP) criticized her party for lacking neutrality on assisted dying after a leaked policy note proposed strategies to change the law.
The note said legalising assisted dying could attract older voters and stressed a clear party stance.
The bill passed in the House of Commons but faces numerous amendments in the House of Lords, delaying enactment.
Labour maintains MPs voted according to conscience, while supporters fear enactment could miss the deadline.