McArthur expresses disappointment as Assisted Dying bill falls just short
Liam McArthur MSP has today expressed his disappointment as his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill fell just short in its stage three vote tonight.
Liam McArthur MSP has today expressed his disappointment as his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill fell just short in its stage three vote tonight.
Please find Liam McArthur's opening speech in this evening's stage three debate on his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
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Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the West of Scotland region Jamie Greene MSP has today announced that he will vote in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill.
Liam McArthur has today made his final pitch to MSPs as the Scottish Parliament prepares to vote on the most comprehensively safeguarded assisted dying bill in the world.
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