The claim
“MPs backed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in principle on 29 November 2024 by a majority of 55, and it cleared the Commons on 20 June 2025 by a majority of 23.”
Background in coverage of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords.
Our verdict
True
Second reading passed 330-275 on 29 November 2024 and third reading 314-291 on 20 June 2025.
What we found
Both votes are on the record: a majority of 55 at second reading and 23 at third reading. The claim as first written gave the third reading as June 2024, which is wrong; it was June 2025. Our first version also wrongly treated the dates as being in the future.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against LabourList, News Letter. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]News Letter · Historic moment as MPs back assisted dying bill with a majority of 55
- [2]LabourList · Assisted dying approved at third reading: how Labour MPs voted
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