MPs deny Welsh Parliament veto on assisted dying in Wales

The Senedd has lost a potential veto over whether assisted dying will be legal in Wales after a vote of MPs.

The Commons reversed a change made to the bill at an earlier stage which would have given Members of the Senedd (MSs) the power to decide when the law comes into force.

Under the law as amended, the Senedd will be able to pass regulations on assisted dying services in Wales – but so will the UK government.

Following the changes MPs backed the bill in its entirety on Friday, 314 votes to 291, including 24 Welsh MPs supporting the changes with six opposed.

The Senedd still faces a significant decision on whether to give consent to…