Kim Leadbeater

Kim Leadbeater is a Labour Member of Parliament who is currently leading the effort to pass an assisted dying bill. She is newsworthy due to the significant hurdles the bill is facing in the House of Lords. Recent developments reveal that supporters of the bill are considering invoking the 1911 Parliament Act, a rarely used procedure, to bypass potential blocking efforts by peers. Leadbeater has publicly criticized amendments proposed by members of the House of Lords as "cruel" and attempts to thwart the bill's progress. A leaked document also indicates that the Labour party, while in opposition, strategized to introduce assisted dying legislation via a private member's bill, similar to the one Leadbeater is now championing, suggesting a planned and coordinated approach. Her efforts are significant as they represent a renewed push for assisted dying legislation in the UK, facing both strong support and considerable opposition.