The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.

Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the assisted dying bill, has said there is ‘still a lot of work to do’ to perfect the proposed law

The Labour MP trying to legalise assisted dying is 'very open' to amending her plans, while a Cabinet minister said MPs are 'right to ask questions' about the big issue

But both sides acknowledge there are loads of MPs who have not yet declared either way and both sides say some may only make up their mind as they listen to the debate. “There i

Mr Saunders, who says his condition gives him a life expectancy of six to 12 years, has criticised the Government’s “rushed” Assisted Dying Bill, emphasising the need for public debate and proper consultation.

MPs have voted to allow terminally ill adults to be provided with assistance to end their own life. The vote does not mean the bill has become law, but allows it to continue for further parliamentary scrutiny with the backing of the elected chamber. MPs voted 330 to 275 in support of the bill.