Two Labour MPs—one who supported and one who opposed the assisted dying bill—have issued a joint warning to colleagues against using an unusual parliamentary tactic to push the legislation forward if it remains stalled in the House of Lords. The MPs, who represent opposing views on the measure, argue that forcing the bill through in this manner would pose an "extraordinary risk" and undermine proper scrutiny of a contentious public issue. With a key vote approaching, their letter highlights growing concerns over parliamentary procedure as the bill’s future hangs in the balance. The debate reflects deep divisions over how to handle legislation on a highly sensitive and widely debated topic.
Labour MPs Gareth Snell and Meg Hillier say Lords must be allowed to fulfil duty in scrutinising bill on serious public issueUK politics live – latest updatesMPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take the “extraordinary risk” of forcing through the bill using an obscure parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.Two Labour MPs have written a warning letter to colleagues in the crucial hours before the next vote on Friday: Gareth Snell, who voted in favour of the bill, and Meg Hillier, who voted against. Continue reading...
