Supporters of Scotland’s assisted dying bill frustrated by lack of backing from Labour MSPs
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A Scottish bill legalizing assisted dying was defeated in the Scottish Parliament after a free vote, despite support from the Liberal Democrat MSP who introduced it. The bill's defeat was attributed, in part, to a lack of support from Scottish Labour MSPs, a contrast to the significant backing for similar legislation from Labour MPs in Westminster. Only a small minority of Labour MSPs voted in favor, while a majority of SNP and a smaller percentage of Conservative MSPs supported the bill. The Liberal Democrat MSP who introduced the bill expressed disappointment and stated he would not reintroduce it after the upcoming May election. The deputy leader of Scottish Labour denied suggestions that the upcoming election influenced the party's vote.
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