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UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives

Britain’s MPs have voted to legalise assisted dying after an emotional and momentous House of Commons debate, heralding one of the biggest social changes the country has seen in decades.

The vote to change the law to allow terminally ill people to end their lives was carried by 330 to 275 in a move that polls suggest is overwhelmingly backed by the public.

The measure will be scrutinised by MPs and in the House of Lords. Although it is not guaranteed to become law, Friday’s vote to give the bill a second reading is a clear signal of parliament’s intent.

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