MPs vote today on historic assisted dying bill in UK Parliament

MPs are set to vote today on a private members' bill to legalize assisted dying. This marks the first Commons debate on the topic in nearly ten years, with a possible five-hour discussion before the vote. The bill will allow MPs to vote freely, independent of party lines. Current UK laws prohibit seeking medical assistance for dying. Dame Esther Rantzen, a terminally ill broadcaster, has encouraged MPs to participate in the debate, emphasizing the rarity of such discussions in Parliament.