Assisted dying set to be legalised as MPs back Kim Leadbeater’s bill in historic vote

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Kim Leadbeater’s Bill has now passed all its stages in the Commons and will go to the Lords where it is likely to meet more scrutiny

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Assisted dying is one step closer to becoming law after a historic vote in the House of Commons, paving the way for one of the biggest changes to social policy since abortion was legalised in 1967.

Following an emotional debate, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by 314 to 291 with a majority of just 23, with a hushed Commons hearing the result in a major victory for its sponsor Kim Leadbeater.

Assisted dying set to be legalised as MPs back Kim Leadbeater’s bill in historic vote

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