The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it...
Read MoreProposed change follows concerns raised by experts about protection from coercion and measuring mental capacityUK politics live – latest updatesDoctors in England and Wales will not be permitted to raise assisted dying...
Read MoreCommittee chair Layla Moran says doctors’ concerns about potential impact on vulnerable patients must be heededIt would be “foolish” for the government not to heed warnings from doctors about palliative care as...
Read MoreHospices struggling with increases to wages and NICs say cash is ringfenced and will not ease day-to-day pressuresUK politics live – latest updatesHospices in England are to receive a £100m-plus boost to funding amid...
Read MoreLayla Moran and Diane Abbott say end-of-life care needs more funding after bill passed for England and WalesMPs on both sides of the debate over assisted dying have called for improvements to palliative care, regardless of...
Read MoreThe legislation would lead to meaningful reduction in human suffering, says former prime ministerDavid Cameron has said he has changed his mind on assisted dying and supports the bill to legalise it ahead of its first Commons...
Read MoreExclusive: David Neuberger, who ruled on high-profile assited dying cases, believes tight terms of bill cannot be expanded in courtsThe former president of the supreme court who ruled on the most high-profile assisted dying...
Read MoreTraditional allies such as Diane Abbott and John McDonnell are split over Friday’s vote as politicians grapple with the issueDuring a Labour away day ahead of the last election, the party’s candidates were put...
Read MoreFormer PM, whose daughter died when she was 11 days old, says debate is moving too fast and calls for commission on palliative care • Gordon Brown: We need better end-of-life care, not assisted dyingThe former prime...
Read MoreFormer PM, whose daughter died aged 11 days, says debate is moving too fast and calls for commission into palliative care• We need better end-of-life care, not assisted dying | Gordon BrownThe former prime minister Gordon...
Read MorePM confirms he will vote on bill but stresses importance of government neutrality before free voteWhat have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?UK politics live – latest updatesBridget Phillipson, the...
Read MoreEducation secretary urges ministers to limit discussion on policy to behind the scenes after vocal opposition to bill by Wes StreetingWhat have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?Bridget Phillipson, the education...
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