Exclusive: The Independent has seen a list of 142 MPs who voted in favour of assisted dying at second reading who could now change their vote as a result of Kim Leadbeater’s amendment ...

TRACY BRABIN has won the Batley & Spen by-election to replace her murdered friend Jo Cox, but bereaved husband Brendan Cox’s victory tweet encapsulated what was at stake in the contest. “Great to see ...

The MP for Batley and Spen denied that she was watering down the safeguard, but the dramatic move has already changed the perspective of some MPs. Reform’s Rupert Lowe had already indicated that ...

Drivers as young as nine could be allowed to get behind the wheel thanks to a revolutionary scheme aimed at improving road ...

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Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeather has said proposed changes to the assisted dying bill will provide a greater role for psychiatrists and social workers and make the process safer, despite ...

The MP behind this ethically transformative piece of legislation answers her critics. By Megan Kenyon I almost didn’t get to ...

In a ‘crucial victory for communities’, Kirklees Council has confirmed it will be investing £500k in burial space to serve Dewsbury and Batley. A motion from Kirklees’ Community Alliance ...

Tonight will be cold and largely dry with rather cloudy skies and just a few brief clear spells breaking through at times. Gentle to moderate south-easterly winds. Tuesday Tomorrow, there will be ...