'I'm not supporting assisted dying bill,' says Doncaster MP
The Doncaster Labour MP has previously said she will not support the bill
A Doncaster Labour MP has said she will not support the assisted dying bill as MPs debate the controversial topic in Parliament again today.
MPs are once debating again proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, ahead of a new Commons vote.
It's the second attempt to change the law - last year an identical bill was supported by MPs, but stalled and ran out of time in the House of Lords
The bill would allow adults with fewer than six months to live to apply to be given help to end their own life, subject to certain safeguards.
In a statement, Doncaster Central Labour MP Sally Jameson said: “I recognise this is an issue with strongly held ethical and moral positions on both sides of the debate.
“Successive governments have taken the position that this is a matter of conscience for individual MPs. I support this approach.
“The Terminally III Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by the House of Commons in June 2025 and then received extensive further scrutiny from the House of Lords.
“I did not support the bill at the time.
“However, the Bill did not complete its scrutiny in the Lords before the prorogation of the 2024- 26 session of Parliament in April, and so will not become law.
“I know the Government is clear that no change in the law can be implemented until it is safe and feasible to do so.
“As a result, should any future Bill of this nature become law, it is highly unlikely to be fully implemented before 2029, at the earliest.
“Throughout this process, the Government, while remaining neutral, has sought to ensure any change in the law will be effective, legally robust and workable.
“Each person nearing the end of their life should feel reassured and safe in the knowledge they will receive the very best care.
“I was pleased that amendments to the previous Bill were adopted in the Commons to make it clear that no medical professional is under any duty to assist someone to end their life.
“It is vital that everyone's freedom to act in accordance with their conscience on this issue is fully respected.
“Following the ballot for Private Members' Bills for the new session of Parliament, Lauren Edwards MP, who was drawn second, has introduced an identical version of the previous Bill. This is to be debated in Parliament today, 11 September.
“If such a Bill does become law, it must include strong protections.
“Upon the reintroduction of this bill and after careful consideration, I have made the decision to once again not support it.”