Labour MP Kim Leadbeater reflects on the emotional milestone of the UK Parliament passing an assisted dying bill, calling it a victory for compassion—though bittersweet, as many advocates didn’t live to see it. She praises the resilience of supporters who fought for years to give people the right to a dignified death.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about policy—it’s about ending unnecessary suffering for terminally ill people and their families. The UK joining other nations in legalizing assisted dying signals a major cultural shift, balancing personal autonomy with ethical safeguards. For Leadbeater, it’s deeply personal: a tribute to those who campaigned tirelessly, often while facing their own mortality.

UK lawmakers have blocked the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) from having the authority to make decisions about legalizing assisted dying in Wales. Despite the Senedd’s push for control over the issue, MPs in Westminster voted to keep the power at the national level, leaving Wales without the ability to set its own rules on this sensitive topic.

Editor’s Note: This decision highlights the ongoing tension between UK-wide governance and regional autonomy, especially on ethically charged issues like assisted dying. For Wales, it means the debate over end-of-life choices remains in Westminster’s hands—a frustrating outcome for those who argue that local governments should have more say in policies affecting their populations. It also raises broader questions about who gets to decide on deeply personal matters like this.