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Curtis Myrie, representing Orme, said she had several physical illnesses and described her as "a loving mother and grandmother".

The Magic Cottage, which supports children with additional needs and life-limiting illnesses, was the epicentre of the blaze which broke out in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, on Sunday night.

Under the proposed law, Nik is concerned that other people suffering terminal illnesses would choose an assisted death and miss out on the joys that more life could bring - even if they are less physically able.

Many people living with terminal illnesses have said the bill offers them hope that they may not have to experience a painful or prolonged death.

About two-thirds later died of Aids-related illnesses.