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Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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Labour rebel Gwyneth Dunwoody is fighting to remain chair of the Transport Select Committee – despite a rule that bans MPs from serving more than two terms as chair. The respected and famously off-message MP believes she should be able to continue as chair of the committee because it was a sub-committee during the first… Read more »
The second day of the summer Parliamentary session is set to host a debate on the London 2012 bid. Called by bid enthusiast Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes, it aims to showcase support for the bid across all parties. Mr Hughes said: “I am delighted that the Speaker has responded to my request for an early… Read more »
