Labour MP Marie Tidball shares personal struggle in support of assisted dying bill

Labour MP Marie Tidball, who has a lifelong disability, shared her personal struggle with the topic of assisted dying. During a Commons debate, she expressed that supporting the assisted dying bill was one of her hardest decisions, emphasizing the need to alleviate suffering. The bill, which allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to choose assisted dying, passed its first Commons vote with 330 in favor and 275 against. Tidball reflected on her own painful experiences, stating that she once begged her parents to let her die. Despite her past, Tidball has lived a fulfilling life and now supports the bill to ensure others can have control over their end-of-life choices. She highlighted the importance of dignity and respect in dying, similar to how one should live.