Will ‘naughty’ cabinet ministers influence assisted dying vote?
ITV News' Political Correspondent Harry Horton looks at which MPs and minister have spoken on assisted dying and how they may vote on the issue.
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Palliative Care Minister Stephen Kinnock will vote to legalise assisted dying
In contrast to his boss Wes Streeting, Mr Kinnock told ITV News that "assisted dying is the right thing to do from the point of view of compassion."
Cabinet minister Louise Haigh says 'instinct' is to vote for assisted dying
Louise Haigh said she had not fully made up her mind on whether to back the bill but noted she did vote in favour the last time it was brought to Parliament.
Streeting's interventions on assisted dying ‘disappointing’, says MP behind bill
On Wednesday, the Health Secretary suggested there may need to be cuts to other NHS services if the changes are brought in.
'No pressure' on MPs over assisted dying vote, says Starmer
Kim Leadbeater, who brought the Bill, warned on Tuesday the options currently available for terminally ill adults in the UK are 'not fit for practice'.
Cabinet Member Darren Jones to ‘abstain or vote against’ assisted dying bill
He follows a number of other senior politicians in voicing their scepticism of the bill.
Assisted dying: What is in the new bill and who qualifies?
The assisted dying bill was published in full on Monday night, detailing the process and safeguards being proposed.
How does the England and Wales assisted dying bill compare to the Isle of Man?
Details surrounding the assisted dying bill has been published in England and Wales, with many similarities to the existing Isle of Man bill.
Streeting: Assisted dying law could come at expense of other NHS services
The Health Secretary has ordered a review on how much an assisted dying bill would cost the NHS.
Assisted dying would need approval from two doctors and a judge
The bill - officially known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - has been published in full, detailing the process and safeguards being proposed.
Assisted dying Bill to offer ‘strictest protections’ in world, says Leadbeater
The proposed law is expected to be published in full on Tuesday.
Cumbria & South of Scotland MPs set out their positions on assisted dying bill
The assisted dying debate is set to be discussed in the House of Commons at the end of the month.
Hospice staff are experts in death, but they are divided over assisted dying
The debate sparked by Kim Leadbeater MP’s private members’ bill has huge consequences for the hospice sector, ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand reports.
'My mum overdosed in 'excruciating pain' - she should have died peacefully'
As the assisted dying bill is debated in the House of Commons again, one man from West London is calling for change.
Son calls for assisted dying law change after father left 'beaten husk of a man'
Pat Malone said his father endured 'appalling pain' in the weeks leading up to his death.
Assisted dying: What is the law in the UK and what could change?
The assisted dying debate will return to Parliament this week as a new bill is formally introduced in the House of Commons.
Assisted dying passes another parliamentary hurdle on Isle of Man
Members of the Legislative Council have voted largely in favour of bill at principles stage.
'I watched my wife die from MND; now I want the choice to end my life early'
James Catmur has multiple sclerosis and says he wants to have the choice of when to die.
Son calls for assisted dying reform after father dies alone in garden
Three years ago, Gareth Ward's father Norman, called him from his home in Gravesend saying he could not endure another night of pain.
Woman fears being kept alive to suffer instead of being allowed to die
Anne Jappie suffers from neurodegenerative conditions and wants the choice to die 'with dignity and tranquility and calm' in her own home.