** Dear
SPUC supporter,
------------------------------------------------------------
I wanted to write and update you on the Report Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which has just concluded. Today, MPs spent five hours debating a whole raft of amendments, with Kim Leadbeater attempting to salvage her fatally flawed assisted suicide Bill.

There was evident frustration among MPs at the limited time for debate, with even proposers of amendments not being given time to speak. The sense of chaos and confusion was palpable. Tim Farron MP spoke for many when he posted on X, “For the mover of a bill to present such a huge number of amendments to their *own* bill suggests a serious lack of confidence in its safety and rigour. In 20 years I’ve not seen anything so shambolic. Even supporters of the bill must surely see that the bill can’t pass like this.”

After the cursory debate on amendments dealing with obligations, duties and protections for medical practitioners, hospices and care homes, safeguards and protections, eligibility and capacity, MPs voted to close the debate. It will resume on 13^th June. It is possible that the all-important vote at Third Reading will also take place that day.

It is clear that MPs are getting more and more concerned about the dangers of this Bill. In the last few days, at least six MPs have publicly said that they will be changing their votes from supporting to opposing the Bill. Many more will have private concerns.

I want to thank you for everything you have done to lobby your MPs on this issue. It really is having an impact.

I spent much of today at a demonstration outside Parliament, joining our allies at Christian Concern and other groups. For those who couldn’t make it to London, know that it is the work done at a local level to influence your MPs that is really making the difference. You can see what I said here:
[link removed]
See what you can do to bring this Bill down, even at this stage, via the link below:
Web tool ([link removed])
We now have nearly a month until the Bill next comes before Parliament. We need to keep up the momentum, get more MPs to change their votes, and defeat this Bill.

Thank you for campaigning with us so determinedly.

With best wishes,
Alithea Williams
Public Policy Manager
Donate ([link removed])

============================================================
** Twitter ([link removed])
** Facebook ([link removed])
** Instagram ([link removed])
** YouTube ([link removed])
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
** ([link removed])
Copyright © 2025 Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), All rights reserved.
You were added to this list either because you signed up online, asked to keep in touch after signing a petition, or gave your email address on a paper form.

Our mailing address is:
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC)
Unit B, 3 Whitacre Mews
Stannary Street
London, SE11 4AB
United Kingdom
This email was sent to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
why did I get this? ([link removed]) unsubscribe from this list ([link removed]) update subscription preferences ([link removed])
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) . Unit B, 3 Whitacre Mews . Stannary Street . London, SE11 4AB . United Kingdom