MPs voted to legalise assisted dying in a vote on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in Parliament.

On Friday, November 29, MPs voted to change the law surrounding assisted dying in England and Wales following a lengthy debate in Parliament.

The bill could mean that terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of no more than six months can seek help to end their own life.

The vote was a free vote, meaning MPs did not have to vote by following their party line and could instead make their decision based on their own views. 

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MP for Salisbury John Glen voted against the bill, one of 275 MPs who voted in the same way. 330 MPs voted in favour of the bill - a majority of 55.

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John said: "Obviously, I am very disappointed with the outcome of today’s vote on assisted dying which runs counter to the vast majority of representations I have received from Salisbury constituents, but as members on all sides agreed during the debate the current bill needs a lot of work for it to be fit for purpose.

"I hope in the coming days and weeks the concerns of many constituents can be met in proposed amendments at committee stage.

"I am extremely anxious for the vulnerable and poorest in society and I will do my best to give constructive input in the legislative process ahead."

The bill will now see further debate by MPs and peers with possible amendments before it is made a law.