MPs prepare for key vote on assisted dying bill in England and Wales

MPs are preparing to vote on an assisted dying bill for the first time in nearly a decade. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, would allow certain individuals in England and Wales to choose to end their own lives. Last-minute lobbying is intensifying as MPs are given a free vote, allowing them to decide based on personal beliefs. The issue has divided Parliament, with strong opinions on both sides. Some MPs are urging their colleagues to reconsider their positions before the vote. Former Prime Minister David Cameron has shifted his stance to support the bill, citing sufficient safeguards against coercion. The vote will take place on Friday, with a five-hour debate scheduled beforehand. An amendment could potentially halt the bill's progress if passed.