Volunteers from Dignity in Dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire gathered on Saturday in Arnold.
The got together to thank their MPs, Michael Payne (Gedling) Michelle Welsh (Sherwood Forest) Alex Norris (Nottingham North & Kimberley) Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South) Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) Steve Yemm (Mansfield) and Jo White (Bassetlaw) for backing Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying Bill, marking the anniversary of the first Commons vote in which MPs passed the Bill last year.
Local supporters Hilary Hare Duke and Trish Gamble said they were “proud to have MPs who stand for choice, compassion and safety for dying people and their loved ones,” highlighting the strong parliamentary and public backing for change.
A spokesperson said:
‘Despite this momentum, a small group of Peers—fewer than 1% of the House of Lords—are currently attempting to delay and block the Assisted Dying Bill. Volunteers described the attempts as “undemocratic,” noting that 75% of the public support assisted dying and that efforts to stall the Bill “go against the will of both the electorate and the elected House of Commons.”
‘Dignity in Dying volunteers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are urging members of the public who feel strongly about safeguarding choice at the end of life to email members of the House of Lords today and express concern at the disregard being shown for public opinion and the primacy of the Commons.’
