UK Parliament Faces Emotional Divide Over Assisted Dying Bill Vote
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UK MPs are preparing for a significant vote on the assisted dying bill, which would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives under certain conditions. The bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has sparked intense lobbying and debate, with MPs given a free vote to decide based on conscience. The issue has divided Parliament, with strong opinions on both sides and concerns about the bill's safeguards for vulnerable individuals. The outcome of the vote remains uncertain, with many MPs still undecided.
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