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The New Statesman yesterday reported the headache a new Bill would provide for Andy Burnham if he becomes leader, suggesting he may oppose the Bill. The Times has revealed his “scepticism” about the return of a Bill opposed by over 40% of Labour MPs last year. 5/
Ms Edwards is refusing to allow MPs to amend a Bill widely discredited by professional bodies & a House of Lords select committee, instead holding the HoL to ransom with the threat of the Parliament Acts, a move described by The Times as “a constitutional outrage”. 4/ bsky.app/profile/righ...
Countless MPs have expressed dismay at the proposed return of the Bill, with The Times newspaper today describing the move as “insanity” and the chances of success as “highly unlikely”. Even one of the Bill’s sponsors has predicted defeat. 3/
The new Bill is likely to blow up any attempted Labour reset in the coming days under current or new leadership. It is difficult to think of anything more unwelcome, divisive or distracting than bringing back a Bill that is widely opposed by experts & vulnerable groups. 2/
Only 7% of Ms Edwards’ constituents support her using her Private Members’ Bill in this way. More than 550 of them signed a petition, organised by a women’s rights group, pleading with her to choose another Bill. She has ploughed on ahead regardless. 7/
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Press release – Assisted suicide Bill on course to be defeated at Second Reading, prompting calls for Lauren Edwards to prevent Labour civil war and withdraw divisive Bill now
It is not too late for Lauren Edwards to unite her Party, MPs & the country by withdrawing a Bill that has likely lost its majority already. The Bill is destined to fail, but will waste parliamentary time & political oxygen at a moment when MPs need to focus on core issues. END
