MHK in Assisted Dying U-Turn Row

Fri, 19 Aug 2022

Andrew Smith MHK

An MHK is at the center of a row over a u-turn on his stance on assisted dying.

Voters in Garff called a requisition meeting after one of the areas MHK's, Andrew Smith, voted against the Assisted Dying Bill.

They were angry that Mr Smith had given his full support to legislation when seeking election, but has now reneged on that commitment.

Speaking on Energy FM's Election hustings in September, Mr Smith said he fully supported legislation.

But since being elected, Mr Smith had changed his mind and now fully opposes it.

He spoke to Paul Moulton (IOM TV) after the requisition meeting.

And you see what Mr Smith said during our election debate programme with Studio One, by clicking the video link below.

Andrew Smith Candidate for Keys Election (Sep 21)
Andrew Smith, then a Candidate for the Keys Election speaking on 1st Sept 2021 during the Energy FM Election Programmes with Studio One.