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- The British Parliament rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, blocking assisted-suicide legalization.
- The bill lost 286 votes to 270 in the final tally.
- Labour MP Lauren Edwards reintroduced the measure after earlier attempts by MP Kim Leadbeater.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he supports the principle but will focus on improving palliative care.