UK MPs Vote for Assisted Dying Law Amid Debate and Division in Parliament

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UK MPs Vote for Assisted Dying Law Amid Debate and Division in Parliament
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  • UK MPs passed assisted dying bill with 330-275 votes, first since 2015.
  • Bill allows terminally ill adults under six months to seek assisted death.
    • Keir Starmer supports bill despite cabinet divisions.
    • Choice for those in agony or a 'suicide service' debated.
    • NHS's ability to manage assisted dying law questioned.
    • Bill needs committee review and amendments before 2026.
    • Assisted deaths require approval from two doctors and a judge.
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