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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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Michael Meacher has confirmed either he or John McDonnell is prepared to withdraw their bids for the Labour leadership in order to present a united leftist challenge to Gordon Brown. Despite often open animosity between the two campaigns, the would-be prime ministers have decided only the man with the most support will stand in the… Read more »
Labour are heading for their worst election performance in two decades, the latest opinion polls suggest. The party risk losing power in the Scottish election next week and are poised to lose seats across England and Wales. However, Tony Blair has denied that he will announce his resignation before the elections in an attempt to… Read more »
