‘Cruel’ amendments are being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Kim Leadbeater, the MP leading the assisted dying bill campaign, criticized the House of Lords for proposing over 1,150 amendments, which she described as "totally unnecessary" and "very cruel," claiming they aim to obstruct the legislation. She specifically highlighted one amendment that would require filming terminally ill individuals during assisted deaths as an example of the opposition's tactics.
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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