Opponents of the Bill have been accused of trying to “talk out” the Bill as it makes its way through the Lords. The House of Lords is also facing pressure to make progress on the Bill from a public petition on Parliament’s website, which has more than 97,000 signatures. Labour MP Jess Asato, who opposes the Bill, said it still contained “faults and issues” which were yet to be resolved in the Lords. “We know this is true because the experts, such as the royal colleges and professionals have told the Lords this. “Any MP that voted to push this Bill through would do so knowing that it is unsafe and would harm vulnerable people.”

Source: The Star March 16, 2026 07:13 UTC