General · 20 March 2026
Lords Accused of “Killing” Assisted Dying Bill
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has slammed the House of Lords, claiming it has “signed its own death warrant” by delaying the assisted dying bill. Despite passing the Commons, the legislation risks collapse after peers tabled over 1,200 amendments, leaving little time for debate. Leadbeater and supporters argue the delays undermine democracy and public support. Protesters, including terminally ill patients, say blocking the bill forces people to seek assisted death abroad earlier than necessary.
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