Friday’s historic and profoundly meaningful vote on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill has weighed very heavily on me, and I do not take the responsibility placed on me lightly.
I came to this debate neutral in my position, and I have spent the last few weeks engaging with and listening to as many local constituents as possible to gauge their views and gain an understanding of their concerns.Passionate, heartfelt, and utterly compelling arguments have been put forward by people on both sides of this debate.
Having heard the arguments for and against the Bill, and weighing up its provisions and protections, I decided on balance to vote in favour of the Bill, to enable its progression to the Committee stage.The final vote in the House was 330 in favour and 275 against, meaning the Bill will now pass to the remaining stages for further deliberations.
In this context, it was important to enable greater dialogue around preparations for a dignified death that minimises unnecessary pain and harm for as many people as possible.
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