Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who has put forward the assisted dying Bill, has opened the debate in the Commons
She tells MPs their job is "to address complex issues and make difficult decisions" and says she has tried hard to ensure debate is robust and "most importantly respectful and compassionate"
Parliament set for End of Life Bill showdown as emotions run high - watch live
MPs are debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the Commons - it marks the first time legalising assisted dying has been considered since 2015
