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MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
MPs have voted against proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, bringing the latest effort to change the law to an end.
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MPs in the House of Commons rejected a proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, ending the latest attempt to amend the law. The vote, held after a debate featuring emotional speeches from both supporters and opponents, resulted in 286 votes against the measure and 270 in favour, a majority of 16. The defeat means the current legislation remains unchanged, with no further parliamentary action on the issue indicated at this time.
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