New Labour civil war over highly controversial assisted dying bill
Theresa May opposes Assisted Dying Bill over safeguarding concerns
Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards plans to reintroduce the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
The bill, previously introduced by Kim Leadbeater, failed in April after running out of time in the House of Lords due to numerous proposed safeguards.
Ms Edwards argues for the democratic primacy of the House of Commons, stating that the elected chamber should decide on this “long overdue reform.”
The reintroduction has sparked division within the Labour Party, with some MPs warning it is a “deeply divisive and flawed” bill that is not a priority for voters and poses risks to vulnerable people.
Despite a petition from over 550 constituents and an MRP poll showing it as a low priority for her constituency, Ms Edwards is set to formally introduce the bill to the Commons on 17 June.
