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

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.

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