We just wanted to update you to let you know that, unfortunately, MSPs have just voted by 70 votes to 56 in support of the Scottish assisted suicide Bill at Stage One.
This means only seven MSPs need to change their vote for Bill to fall at the final (Stage Three) vote.
While we are disappointed that the Bill has passed Stage One, the Bill has passed by a much smaller majority than the assisted suicide lobby were expecting.
A number of MSPs made it clear that they were only voting through the Bill to continue the debate around this Bill, and would not necessarily support the Bill at the final vote at Stage Three.
This means that this Bill can still be defeated.
We are now going to redouble our efforts to ensure we fight this Bill at every stage and ensure that it is defeated to protect the most vulnerable.
In the meantime, we want to thank you for your unwavering support during this first phase of the campaign to defeat this dangerous Bill.
We will keep you posted on the next opportunities to act as the Bill moves forward. For now, thank you to those who have been in contact with their MSPs. Thank you for sharing actions with your friends and family. Thank you for meeting with your MSPs.
Thank you once again for all you have done.