Today, I voted for the Assisted Dying Bill.
The Bill was narrowly defeated in the Commons. Although I am disappointed, it is also true that the Bill has shone a spotlight on how desperately we need to improve end-of-life care. It has been neglected for far too long. (1/6)
ALT Luke with a copy of the Assisted Dying Bill.
Sep 11, 2026 · 5:14 PM UTC
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Above all, I want to thank everyone who shared their views with me ahead of today’s vote, both for and against. I know this issue is an intensely difficult one for many people. It has been incredibly moving to read your correspondence – on both sides of the debate. (2/6)
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There were many brilliant speeches but one stands out for me. My friend @CHazelgroveMP delivered a speech about her mum’s death in the last year, how she suffered with a terminal diagnosis and how she hoped for the Bill to pass so others would not suffer too. Deeply moving. (3/6)
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Fixing palliative care and social care will be a defining issue of our times. I’m encouraged that one of the first interventions the new Prime Minister made was to establish cross-party talks on social care. Assisted dying must never be seen as a substitute for proper (4/6)
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palliative care. We need real improvements in hospice services and end-of-life care across the country. I know from the hospice care services like St Luke's in my patch, and the hardworking staff who keep them running, that there needs to be more done to support their work. (5/6)
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