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How your MP voted in assisted dying bill




MPs have voted to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was backed by 314 votes to 291, with a majority of 23 votes.

Assisted dying. Picture: iStock
Assisted dying. Picture: iStock

MPs were given a free vote and did not have to follow their party whip. Here’s how the MPs in the area voted.

Victoria Atkins - Louth and Horncastle (Conservative) - For

Lee Barron - Corby and East Northamptonshire (Labour) - For

Sam Carling - North West Cambridgeshire (Labour) - For

Gareth Davies - Grantham and Bourne (Conservative) - Against

Sir Edward Leigh - Gainsborough (Conservative) - Against

Hamish Falconer - Lincoln (Labour) - For

John Hayes - South Holland and The Deepings - Against

Dr Caroline Johnson - Sleaford and North Hykeham (Conservative) - Against

Alicia Kearns - Rutland and Stamford (Conservative) - For

Richard Tice - Boston & Skegness (Reform UK) - For

What do you think? Should the bill have been approved? Share your views in the comments below.



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