"The deathbed for far too many is a source of misery, torture and degradation. A reign of blood and vomit and tears. I see no compassion and beauty in that. only profound human suffering."

He makes a very good point. When you see people dying in TV dramas they usually look well nourished and slip away gently. That's how most people imagine death will be. The true horror of many deaths is rarely talked about and never seen in drama.

Easier to follow as separate posts

*DNR

Leadbeater: "How can we allow this but not a compassionate and assisted death?"

Absolutely awful. Unless you have seen something like this first hand happening to a close relative you cannot vote against the bill.

OK we're off. The Speaker has *not* selected a wrecking amendment, which would have effectively killed the debate. Good. This matter can be rejected or accepted it shouldn't be denied.

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Seconded. It is so much better over here.

Thank you for voting in favour.