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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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Gordon Brown’s level of support as the best leader to take Britain through the recession has dropped sharply since the Pre-Budget Report, a poll showed today. A Populus poll for the Times put Mr Brown on 42 per cent for being the best leader “right now, to deal with Britain’s economy in recession”. That figure… Read more »
The Conservatives would directly underwrite banks’ lending to British businesses to help UK firms through the credit crunch, David Cameron announced this morning. The Tory leader said his party’s proposal for a temporary new government body, the national loan guarantee scheme, would provide funding for short-term credit lines, overdrafts and trade credit. In return, banks… Read more »
