A SOMERSET MP is calling for improved palliative care after backing the assisted dying bill.
Yeovil MP Adam Dance backed the proposed legislation at its second reading in Parliament, which would have allowed for further detailed scrutiny and possible amendments.
Mr Dance said: "I want to thank the hundreds of constituents who took the time to write to me or share their views in person on this matter.
"I was deeply moved by the personal experiences of so many constituents.
"I voted in favour of the proposed legislation because I believed in the principle of assisted dying for terminally ill adults with the strongest possible safeguards.
"I believe that the bill put to the Commons did just that and was happy for Parliament to continue to debate and amend it.
"However, I of course recognise the concerns raised by MPs and respect the result."
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He called for urgent action to improve end-of-life care regardless of the outcome.
Mr Dance said: "Whilst there were strong differences of opinion in the debate in Parliament and across the country, one thing we all agree on is the need to improve palliative and hospice care in our country.
"We must now take that cross-party consensus forward and ensure the Government gets on with fixing a palliative and social care system that is failing too many people."
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