MPs have voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with 314 votes in favour and 291 against.
The vote followed a passionate debate in the Commons
Keir Starmer backed the bill, which will give those with less than six months to live in England and Wales the right to an assisted death. It now heads to the House of Lords.
One of the amendments which would have meant someone substantially motivated by feelings of being a burden, a mental disorder, a disability, financial considerations, lack of access to treatment, or suicidal ideation would not qualify for assisted dying was voted down
The Bill will allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death, subject to approval by two doctors and a panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist.
