Up to 30 MPs who backed assisted dying bill could withdraw support at next vote

Several MPs preparing to suggest amendments on key concerns including coercion and role of medics

Up to 30 MPs who backed assisted dying could withdraw support at the next parliamentary vote, MPs have said, as several prepare to suggest amendments on coercion and the role of medics.

The committee that will examine the next stage of Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill will begin hearings in the new year, with MPs coalescing around several demands for changes to the legislation.