A group of Labour MPs is seeking to delay a vote on an amended assisted dying bill scheduled for April 25, fearing it will conflict with their local election campaigning. The bill, which aims to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, requires parliamentary focus, especially given the upcoming local elections on May 1 in traditionally weaker Labour regions. Concerns arise that many MPs will be absent from the debate. Andrew Pakes stressed this matter deserves full attention, while others criticize the bill's supporters for continuing their campaign during this crucial electoral period.
A Labour source close to MPs concerned about the bill said: "Supporters of the bill seem to be merrily continuing their campaign for assisted dying while the rest of the Labour party are trying to tackle hard issues we face after 14 years of the Tories."
Andrew Pakes, the Labour MP for Peterborough, emphasized, "This is an incredibly important and sensitive issue that needs debating. The magnitude of this, given months of discussion, should have our full attention."
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