Supporters of Scotland’s assisted dying bill frustrated by lack of backing from Labour MSPs

2026-03-18 - 20:20

Just three of Labour’s 20 MSPs in Holyrood voted for bill, despite support for legislation in House of Commons Supporters of Scotland’s assisted dying bill have said they are frustrated a significant majority of Labour MSPs voted against the proposals, despite Labour’s substantial support for the measure at Westminster. The Scottish bill was defeated in a late night free vote at Holyrood on Tuesday, five years after it was first proposed and a year after it was first tabled, by a larger than expected 12-vote margin. Continue reading...