The MP behind an assisted dying bill for England and Wales has told LBC she believes its stronger after removing the role of a High Court judge.

The impact of a proposed foreign student tax and concerns about the assisted dying bill make the front pages.

The amendments MPs are backing include a ban on doctors broaching the subject of assisted dying with patients, as suggested by Labour MP Meg Hillier, and creating a special provision for eating disorders like anorexia, which some fear could be mistakenly classified as terminal.

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GPs have called for an opt in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in assisted dying procedures.

A BBC survey of GPs also found a majority were opposed, although it was not a representative sample. BBC News sent more than 5,000 GPs a questionnaire; “more than 1,000 GPs replied, with about 500 telling us they were against an assisted dying law and about 400 saying they were in favour”.

The Royal College of GPs says its members have "real concerns" about the practical and legal implications of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales, although remain “neutral” on the issue in principle. MPs will continue debating the bill in the Commons on Friday - a separate bill for Scotland has passed its initial vote.