The terminally ill adults end of life legislation passed by a vote of 314-291, clearing biggest parliamentary hurdle.

Opponents of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill also believe they may have the numbers to see it off the proposed decriminalisation in England and Wales.

After much debate, the bill to legalise suicide for terminally ill adults faces its critical House of Commons vote on Friday. John Rentoul looks at what might happen

Controversial legislation on course to be available by 2029 following ‘fateful’ vote