MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill

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MPs have backed legalising assisted dying in a historic vote following an emotional four hour debate in the Commons. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed with a majority of 23 on Friday, as 314 MPs voted in favour and 291 voted against. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent