REDDITCH MP Chris Bloore said he would be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill which made it through to the next stage in Parliament today.
Mr Bloore told the Standard he had received an ‘overwhelming’ response from residents ahead of the vote. The bill made it through in this afternoon’s vote by 330 votes to 275.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 went before the House of Commons after being brought by Kim Leadbetter MP as a Private Members’ Bill.
The bill includes a substantial safeguarding criteria before a person is permitted to end their life, including assessments by two doctors, at least seven days apart. It will also be up to the High Court to decide if the requirements are met.
Mr Bloore said the vote was ‘one of the most significant and emotive issues he had faced as an MP’.
“I’ve been deeply moved by the personal stories shared by constituents on both sides of the debate.
“This bill touches on fundamental questions of compassion, dignity, and personal choice at the end of life.”
On the vote, Mr Bloore said: “After careful consideration of the evidence and proposed safeguards, I believe we have a responsibility to give terminally ill adults more control over their final days.
“While respecting the diverse views on this complex issue, I intend to support the bill as a step towards a more compassionate approach to end-of-life care.”
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