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MPs criticise the handling of the assisted suicide bill

MPs criticise the handling of the assisted suicide bill
Kim Leadbeater MP l UK Parliament
Mike Judge
Mike Judge Mike Judge. Editor of Evangelical Times, and pastor of Chorlton Evangelical Church in Manchester.
11 February, 2025 2 min read

Members of Parliament are increasingly concerned by the handling of a private member’s bill to legalise assisted suicide.

A group of Labour MPs have written to their colleagues accusing the bill’s sponsor, Kim Leadbeater, of giving a one-sided view of expert evidence.

In an open letter the MPs say, ‘given the complexity and gravity of the issues involved, we believe there is a responsibility to balance all of the evidence presented so that members can make informed judgements.’

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