TWO local Labour MPs were split on their views for an assisted dying bill to be passed.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Friday (November 29), as a majority of MPs voted in its favour.

Despite the bill only being earmarked for England and Wales at the moment, all sitting MPs were given a vote.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was one of those to support the bill, as it was eventually passed 330 votes to 275.

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP, Elaine Stewart voted in favour.Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP Elaine Stewart voted in favour (Image: Roger Harris) Labour MPs, Elaine Stewart of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, and Lillian Jones, of Kilmarnock and Loudoun, were split on their views.

Ms Stewart voted in the bill's favour, while Ms Jones chose to oppose it.

If it becomes law, only terminally ill adults who are expected to die within six months and who have been resident in England and Wales and registered with a GP for at least 12 months will be eligible.

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP, Lillian Jones voted against.Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Lillian Jones voted against (Image: NQ Archive) It's still some way away from becoming legilsation, with the bill now going to committee stage where MPs can table amendments.

It will become law if both the House of Commons and House of Lords agree on the final wording of the bill.