Ben Walker @bwalker.uk · Nov 29

How the votes for assisted dying split by party

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Ianrobo · Nov 29

Reform is a bit of a surprise I have to say but was always the case Labour MPs if in favour would decide and surprised it was as low as 59%

Steve Yates · Nov 29

Who's the one indie who voted for – Corbyn or that thumpy minister who's under suspension?

Will Parker · Dec 1

Thanks for this - been trying to find a summary like that!

Klemens Jo · Nov 30

The Conservatives still the party of life, which is good to see. The Liberal Democrats on the other hand, no words suffice.

Ian Sunbear · Nov 29

Speaks volumes really.

Surbiton · Nov 29

Quick check: Tulip Siddiq was the only Muslim, of any party, who voted FOR assisted dying. TBF, I do not know if she considers herself to be a Muslim.

Peter Zombory-Moldovan · Nov 29

Would be interesting to see how that split compares to those for the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965, the Abortion Act 1967 and the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

Sue Ryan · Nov 29

Libertarian until it’s time to die.

Mary Radleigh · Nov 30

Have to add that if anyone is doubting the votes from parties in Northern Ireland, even though the law doesn't apply to them, they align with whips from Parties in England and Wales, same as Labour members from Scotland.

Mary Radleigh · Nov 30

You forgot Sinn Fein who has to be included, even though they do not take seats.

James Taylor · Nov 29

Did any of the parties whip their MPs, or did they all allow a free vote?