Stirling's MP reveals reasons for his vote in Assisted Dying Bill debate

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Stirling’s MP has revealed the reasons behind his vote in today’s debate on assisted dying.Chris Kane, the MP for Stirling and Strathallan, was among the majority of MPs who supported a Bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales with a life expectancy of less than six months to end their lives.MPs voted 330 to 275 - a majority of 55 - to approve Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the second reading.Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur is heading up a similar bill in the Scottish Parliament.In a message to his constituents following the vote, Mr Kane said: “Today in Parliament, MPs debated and voted on this Private Members Bill.

The vote was in favour of the bill, which will now proceed to the next step in the legislative process.“I chose to vote in support of the bill.“The arguments both for and against were powerful, and I am aware there is a visceral aspect to the position held by many people.“Having listened carefully to all constituents, experts and organisations, and having reflected on this matter carefully, I kept returning to one point - what would I want if I were approaching the end of my life under circumstances where I was facing a difficult death?“I would hope never to be in a position to have to make use of the provisions outlined in the Bill, but, if I am being completely honest, I can imagine circumstances where I may want that choice.

Whilst I realise many constituents are in support of my position, I am acutely aware many are not.“I will continue to take an active role in scrutiny and consideration of the bill as it moves forward, as I am acutely aware of the concerns raised with me regarding safeguards, which I consider a critical issue.“I want to thank everyone for