- A private members bill, spearheaded by Lauren Edwards, has been brought forward in the House of Commons, applying to both England and Wales, after the House of Lords previously blocked its passage.
- Parliament, specifically the House of Commons, rejected the assisted dying legislation concerning England and Wales.
MPs, including Aphra Brandreth and Esther McVey, voted for and chaired the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
MPs, including Aphra Brandreth and Esther McVey, voted for and chaired the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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House of Commons
lower house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Aphra Brandreth
British politician, from 2024, Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury
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Esther McVey
British politician (born 1967)
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