Assisted dying vote 'on a knife-edge' as MPs 'turn against Bill'

Another MP who previously backed assisted dying laws has now said they will vote against the legislation when it returns to the House of Commons.

In a recent letter to a constituent, seen by MailOnline, Liberal Democrat MP Brian Mathew wrote that he was 'minded to vote against the Bill' at its third reading.

He added that several of his concerns about the legislation had so far been 'inadequately answered'.

This included his worry that those who are terminally ill might apply to end their lives because they feel a 'burden' on their families.

Dr Mathew, MP for Melksham and Devizes, is among more than 15 MPs to have altered their stance on assisted dying laws since an initial Commons vote.