Lords edge toward clash over assisted-dying bill amid Parliament Act talk
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Backers say the assisted-dying bill has little chance this session unless the Lords change its approach, with Lord Falconer warning a Parliament Act override could be needed. Government sources and opponents push for amendments or a Royal Commission to address safeguards and concerns about vulnerable people, while a path forward may hinge on a compromise or the timing of the King's Speech in May.
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