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Over 100 Labour MPs have signed a letter urging Keir Starmer to stop the House of Lords from using "procedural tactics" to kill the #AssistedDyingBill.
-> 𝟭,𝟮𝟬𝟬+ = The number of amendments submitted by opponents to delay the bill.

Koz 6d ago

The #AssistedDyingBill is at risk of being deliberately talked out in the Lords. Terminally ill people deserve a compassionate choice – and MPs’ votes should be respected. I support #HumanistsUK and the Assisted Dying Coalition. Sign this petition today! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752673

Petition: Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament

We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is important to uphold democracy.

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Political Cartoon Gallery Feb 26

Dave Brown @DaveBrownToons @Independent on #AssistedDying #AssistedDyingBill #HouseOfLords #Filibuster #Starmer – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

Adam Jacobs 🇺🇦Feb 26

I see the Assisted Dying Bill looks almost certain not to become law.

This is a shame.

It is of course perfectly right and proper that the Lords should give the bill careful scrutiny and suggest improvements, but blocking it altogether against the wish of the elected Commons seems to me to be very bad form.

https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-mandelson-starmer-labour-farage-badenoch-12593360

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Politics latest: Police confirm report made over 'family voting' claims after Farage complaint

The Green Party have won the Gorton and Denton by-election. Reform came second, with Labour trailing in third. Sir Keir Starmer said the result is 'very disappointing', while Nigel Farage has reported cases of 'family voting' to the police, who say they have received a complaint.

Sky News

Richard Ashwell Jan 30

Parliament Act can be used to pass #AssistedDyingBill in light of Lords’ filibuster

https://humanists.uk/2026/01/29/parliament-act-can-be-used-to-pass-assisted-dying-bill-in-light-of-lords-filibuster/

Parliament Act can be used to pass Assisted Dying Bill in light of Lords’ filibuster

Lord Falconer and Kim Leadbeater MP, the sponsors of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, have said they have received legal and constitutional advice that the Parliament Act can be used to bypass the Lords and enact the Bill. Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision welcome this, and hope it encourages the… Continue reading Parliament Act can be used to pass Assisted Dying Bill in light of Lords’ filibuster

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Adam Jacobs 🇺🇦Jan 29

Disappointed to see the Lords looking like blocking the assisted dying bill altogether.

Don't think it's unconstitutional given that it's a private member's bill and we don't have a constitution anyway, but it still seems like bad form to over-ride the elected house like this.

They should absolutely suggest amendments, and I'd be amazed if they didn't for such a difficult and controversial bill, but not block it altogether.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr57j47811yo

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Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer

Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

BBC News

Darren Fower Jan 28

In an already under-resourced workforce, Hospice UK’s chief executive #TobyPorter fears the passing of the controversial #AssistedDyingBill could see workers who disagree with the bill exit the sector!

Richard Ashwell Dec 13

The public wants it. MPs voted for it. The House of Lords must not block it. Join me and sign the petition urging Lords to stop delaying and pass the #AssistedDyingBill. https://38d.gs/gq6c

Don’t block the assisted dying bill from passing in the Lords

The public wants it. MPs voted for it. The House of Lords must not block it. Sign the petition to support the Assisted Dying Bill

Darren Fower Nov 16

#HouseOfLords peers demand more debate time for the #AssistedDyingBill in England and Wales, bogged down by a record 900+ amendments!
-> Supporters cry foul over stalling tactics; opponents insist on safeguards for the vulnerable to prevent a slippery slope to unsafe euthanasia.