Updated June 13th 2025 on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Today Luke Myer MP was in Parliament to vote on the next stage of assisted dying legislation.

The Bill is in the ‘Report Stage’ – where MPs consider the various amendments to the Bill. The Speaker selected over 100 amendments, grouped together into two omnibus groups.

Today’s votes were:

New Clause 10-15, 20, 21
A range of amendments by the Bill’s sponsor, Kim Leadbeater MP, to strengthen her Bill.
Luke voted: for
Parliament voted: for (unanimous)

Closure Motion
To bring the debate to a vote, and keep the Bill progressing.
Luke voted: for
Parliament voted: for

New Clause 1
To prevent health professionals from suggesting assisted dying to a patient unless the patient raises it first.
Luke voted: for
Parliament voted: against

New Clause 2
To prevent health professionals from suggesting assisted dying to a patient under the age of 18 unless the patient raises it first.
Luke voted: for
Parliament voted: for

New Clause 14(b)
An amendment to New Clause 14, restricting advertising for assisted dying services, which would specify in law which kinds of advertising should be banned.
Luke voted: for
Parliament voted: against

Luke spoke to BBC Tees at the beginning of Report Stage in May, where he said:

“I support the principle of the Bill, but I think the details and the safeguards are really important. I won’t support anything that I feel doesn’t have robust enough safeguards throughout the process.”

“I’m listening carefully – I feel this really deeply. I’ve heard from constituents with strong views on both sides of the debate. I’m listening to them, to experts, and doctors.”

“I haven’t made a final decision on the Bill – I’m considering it very carefully at each stage as it moves forward.”

The Bill will now be debated at Report Stage for a final day next Friday (20 June). If it passes this stage and its third reading vote on this day, it will go to the House of Lords to begin scrutiny.