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Vote against assisted dying 'cruel and inhumane'

  • Terminally ill campaigners like Nadine Thomas and Jenny Carruthers called MPs’ rejection of assisted dying "unfair" and "crushing," saying they want control and dignity over how they die.
  • MPs voted 286 to 270 against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with 87 not voting; the measure can’t be reintroduced until the next parliament.
  • Opponents warned of risks to disabled and vulnerable people and urged better palliative care; supporters say they will keep campaigning for change.
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