UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying

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Parliament's lower ⁠chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.

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  • Parliament's lower ⁠chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:22 UTC.

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