Labour MP Lauren Edwards to bring assisted dying bill back to the Commons (opens original article in a new tab)

The assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after Labour MP Lauren Edwards revived it, aiming to give terminally ill patients the right to end their lives with expert approval, following its previous blocking by the House of Lords.

• Assisted dying bill to return to Commons after Labour MP Lauren Edwards uses private member's bill to restart process
• Bill aims to give terminally ill over 18 the right to end life with expert panel approval, passed Commons but blocked by House of Lords
• Dignity in Dying supports bill, citing public and MP support, while opponents argue it's flawed and unsafe