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Humanists UK comment on Assisted Dying Bill Report Stage debate

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 »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill passes first vote

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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Michael Gove sees the funny side of Boris Johnson jibe

Michael Gove saw the funny side of Labour’s jibe about ‘torpedoing’ Boris Johnson, when he was asked about the government’s controversial planning reforms in the House of Commons this afternoon. The new housing secretary notoriously sabotaged Boris Johnson’s first attempt to become prime minister, by launching his own failed leadership bid following David Cameron’s Brexit-inflicted… Read more »