Last session, straight after MPs voted for assisted dying in Nov, MPs voted for 2 other bills both led by ADB supporters.
This allowed ADB supporters to slow the progression of rival bills, giving more time for assisted dying.
Possible now seeing similar tactics in reverse?
Excellent explainer by @matthewengland.bsky.social on why it is incorrect to claim that MPs cannot propose changes to the assisted dying bill if they use the Parliament Acts to pass it.
There is a special 'suggested amendments' process just for this - though it would need Commons time.
Confirmation that the re-introduced assisted dying bill is scheduled to have its second reading debate (and most likely vote) on the second PMB Friday of the session: Friday 11 September 2026.
I count 3 PMBs scheduled for the first available Friday on 4 September. The sponsors of all 3 voted against the assisted dying bill last time.
Any bills that pass this day would be ahead of assisted dying. Though easy for MPs to 'talk out' bills (except probably #1).
To @matthewengland.bsky.social's post I would also add: If MPs do pass a bill that meets the Parliament Act requirements, this does not prevent the Lords from seeking to amend the bill.
Three Acts have been passed that met PA conditions, but in the 2nd(/3rd) session the Lords proposed amdts.
Today the 20 ballot bills will be formally introduced into the Commons.
My piece on the four challenges facing supporters of the revived assisted dying bill:
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