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Labour MP Reintroduces Assisted Dying Bill, Bypassing Lords

6/15/2026

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Labour MP Lauren Edwards is re-introducing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to use the Parliament Act—invoked only seven times in the last century—to bypass the Lords.
The bill would let adults over 18 expected to die within six months obtain assisted dying with safeguards.
Sir Keir Starmer voted for it and promised debate time, while Andy Burnham would back it only if hospice funding is secured.

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Labour MP Lauren Edwards is re-introducing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to use the Parliament Act—invoked only seven times in the last century—to bypass the Lords.
The bill would let adults over 18 expected to die within six months obtain assisted dying with safeguards.
Sir Keir Starmer voted for it and promised debate time, while Andy Burnham would back it only if hospice funding is secured.