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Sharon Hodgson, second from the right, with First Do No Harm MPs and campaigners.

Sharon Hodgson MP: MPs call for action to implement all nine Baroness Cumberlege...

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

A 'dying wish', tied to a tree by a group of terminally ill people and bereaved relatives, in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in Parliament Square, last week. Photo by James Manning/PA Wire

Choice at the end of life through Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

MPs clockwise from top left: Bridget Phillipson, Sharon Hodgson, Luke Akehurst, Grahame Morris and Lewis Atkinson.

MPs asked how they will vote on assisted dying bill

Oooh. Giz it. Giz it. Giz it...

Pay MPs more and the freebies will end: or something Tony Gillan

If the PM is going to accept donations for clothes, he ought to push the boat out. I'm thinking Elton John. (AI image created by Dall-E)

Sir Keir must channel his inner Elton John

The debate took place at Sunderland City Hall.

Sunderland councillors clash during winter fuel allowance debate

(Photos: Getty Images)

1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Ballots being counted at a previous election in Sunderland. Submitted picture.

Voters reminded over photo ID and postal votes ahead of election day

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

The date has been set

'Bring it on!' - MPs prepare for General Election after date set

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Bert Moncur who will lead 1,000 former miners in a protest in London.

Miners to march once more in huge pension fund protest

Taylor Swift will begin the European leg of the Eras Tour in May 2024.

£72,000 Taylor Swift tickets among examples as MP demands more action

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

Watch: House of Lords lights go out during minister’s speech

The justice minister can be seen using the light of a small lamp to continue his speech after the main lights went out in the Lords chamber - watch below.

Jessica Martin

The Conservatives’ childcare offer fell at the first hurdle, says Bridget.

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: This Tory government has set families up to fail

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

We can all help by making small changes. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Change can happen at all levels and it all counts

Washington and Sunderland West MP Sharon Hodgson.

SHARON HODGSON MP: Government defeat in Commons vote a sign that Labour are deli...

House prices fall.

JULIE ELLIOTT: My Private Members Bill – supporting more families to get on the ...

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer with Sunderland Central Map Julie Elliott on a recent tour of Clearly Drinks in Southwick earlier this month

North East MPs defy Labour leader over Palestine ceasefire vote

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

 Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office.

Rahmah Ghazali

England's Chloe Kelly celebrates after the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney

Sunderland MPs' delight as Lionesses secure World Cup final place

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed

MPs have threatened to use their parliamentary privilege to name the suspended BBC host in the House of Commons. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

MPs threaten to name suspended BBC host in House of Commons

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP faces eight week suspension over groping claims - what did he do?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP to face eight-week suspension

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Partygate probe: Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg named in privileges committee special report

Privileges committee publishes damning report on Conservative MPs

Morrisons announces to make major change across all UK stores

Morrisons announces to make major change across all UK stores

£10 toothpaste spotted in Tesco has left shoppers shocked

Shoppers shocked after spotting toothpaste costs £10 a tube in Tesco

Majority of MPs approve Privileges Committee Boris Johnson Partygate report

Boris Johnson suffers resounding defeat over ‘Partygate’ report

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

MPs find Boris Johnson ‘deliberately misled’ Commons multiple times

Former This Morning hosting duo Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Key points as ITV bosses quizzed by MPs over Schofield scandal

Former ITV presenting duo Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield

Watch ITV boss give evidence to MPs on Phillip Schofield scandal

E-bikes can be twice as heavy as a regular pedal bike, increasing the risk of injury to pedestrians and other road users (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Should E-bikes have number plates? MP calls for regulations

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson

Which Tory MPs have resigned triggering a by-election?

An ITV chief has defended the channel’s duty of care after allegations of a ‘toxic work culture’

ITV chief denies ‘toxic culture’ following Phillip Schofield exit

The four MPs who claimed driving fines on expenses revealed

Crumbling schools are not being tackled by Tory government, says Bridget.

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: 'The Government’s poverty of ambition has been failing our c...

MPs have urged Boris Johnson to pay his own Partygate legal fees

Boris Johnson urged to pay Partygate fees as taxpayers face £245k bill

Rishi Sunak could be forced to apologise to the House of Commons is he is found to have breached the MP’s code of conduct (image: Getty Images)

What time is PMQs on today?

Changes to the state pension age are common

Date of UK state pension age rise will not be brought forward

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

MPs believe TikTok breaches UK law - could be banned

Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’

Budget 2023: Martin Lewis gives his verdict

TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre

UK TikTok ban not being ruled out by government

Therese Coffey says ‘cherish turnips’ amid UK tomato and veg shortage

Tearful Nadine Dorries confirms she’s standing down as MP amid Boris Johnson tirade - watch

Nadine Dorries quits as MP in tearful tirade - watch

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