Assisted dying bill: How did east London MPs vote?

MPs voted by 330 to 275 to approve the assisted dying bill at its second reading on Friday (November 29).

The bill - which would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to end their own life - now faces months of debate and scrutiny and a further vote by both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

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Friday's vote was the first on the issue in nearly a decade and followed an emotional debate in the House of Commons.

We have rounded up how all the east London MPs voted.

How east London MPs voted on assisted dying bill

Romford - Andrew Rosindell

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

The Romford MP said in a post on X that he fears the bill "crosses a line".

He said: "No matter how well-intentioned its provisions may be, I am deeply concerned about the potential consequences if this proposed legislation becomes law.

"This is a profoundly sensitive and emotional issue and I approach it with the utmost respect for those who hold differing views."

Hornchurch and Upminster - Julia Lopez

Conservative MP Julia Lopez voted 'No' - opposing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

In a Facebook post, the Hornchurch and Upminster MP said: "What unites us all is a desire not to see people suffer. But it is not enough to rely on that sentiment.

"To translate it into workable law that protects the most vulnerable is a very difficult thing to do, and I don't think this Private Member's Bill passes that test."

Dagenham and Rainham - Margaret Mullane

Labour MP Margaret Mullane voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

The Dagenham and Rainham MP sad it was "not a decision I made lightly".

In a statement, she said: "I have grave concerns that if this Bill is passed, uptake in assisted suicide will ultimately mean less investment in palliative care for those who need it."

Barking - Nesil Caliskan

Labour MP Nesil Caliskan voted 'No' - opposing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

In a post on social media, the Barking MP said: "I voted against the Bill because I am concerned there are inadequate safeguards to protect people from coercion".

She added that she will be writing directly to every constituent who contacted her about the issue.

Ilford North - Wes Streeting

Labour MP and Health Secretary Wes Streeting voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

The Ilford North MP voted in favour of the previous assisted dying bill, put forward to the Commons in 2015.

He has not yet released a statement about this vote.

Ilford South - Jas Athwal

Labour MP Jas Athwal voted 'Aye', backing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

Mr Athwal has not released a statement or posted on social media about his vote.

East Ham - Sir Stephen Timms

Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

Mr Timms has not released a statement or posted on social media about his vote.

West Ham and Beckton - James Asser

Labour MP James Asser voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

The West Ham and Beckton MP called it an "incredibly tough decision".

In a statement, Mr Asser said: "I have a number of concerns about this bill and the impact from it, and given those concerns, and those I heard during the debate, I find myself unable to support it as it is currently presented."

Stratford and Bow - Uma Kumaran

Labour MP Uma Kumaran voted 'No' - opposing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

The Stratford and Bow MP called it an "incredibly hard decision to make".

She said in a statement on X: "I must consider the, as yet unaddressed, concerns of legal and subject experts and, crucially, of disabled and vulnerable people relating to this bill."

Poplar and Limehouse - Apsana Begum

Independent MP Apsana Begum voted 'No' - opposing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

The Poplar and Limehouse MP said: "I believe that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill poses a danger to those who may feel that dying is the only viable option due to a lack of available care or financial constraints.

"I am very conscious of the institutionalised nature of the assisted dying being proposed by the Bill."

Bethnal Green and Stepney - Rushanara Ali

Labour MP Rushanara Ali voted 'No' - opposing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

The Bethnal Green and Stepney MP called it a "very complex and emotive issue".

In a statement she said she was "particularly concerned about the issue of coercion and self-coercion".

Chingford and Woodford Green - Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith voted 'No', opposing the assisted dying bill.

In a post on X, he said: "I voted against the assisted dying legislation because I did not believe that there were enough protections for those who are suffering.

"I think that this legislation is the wrong way round and we first should focus on improving palliative care."

Leyton and Wanstead - Calvin Bailey

Labour MP Calvin Bailey voted 'Aye', backing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

In a statement, the Leyton and Wanstead MP said that he does "not have an ideological view for or against Assisted Dying" and sought to keep an open mind coming into the debate.

Mr Bailey said that progressing the bill onto the committee stages will "give us a clearer idea of what this Bill will mean in practice".

Walthamstow - Stella Creasy

Labour MP Stella Creasy voted 'Aye', backing the proposals to legalise assisted dying.

In a video posted on social media, Ms Creasy said that "it's time we need to have the conversation about assisted dying" and that the next stages of the bill will make space to have that conversation.