The assisted dying Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons today following a five hour debate in the Chamber.

MPs voted 330 to 275 in favour of the bill which was originally introduced as a Private Members' Bill by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater.

The legislation will continue to be scrutinised by lawmakers in the House of Lords.

The assisted dying Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons today following a five hour debate in the Chamber.MPs voted 330 to 275 in favour of the bill which was originally introduced as a Private Members' Bill by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater.The legislation will continue to be scruti...{ai:summary}<p>The assisted dying Bill has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Commons, with MPs voting 330 to 275 in favor after a five-hour debate. The legislation, initially introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, will now be reviewed by the House of Lords. </p><p>#society</p>

WATCH: Assisted Dying Bill passes second reading in the House of Commons

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