A discussion event on assisted dying is set to take place in Bury.

Labour MP for Bury North, James Frith, has organised the event to allow residents to hear from experts on both sides of the controversial topic.

Mr Frith will chair the discussion, welcoming speakers from across the debate.

He said: "The forthcoming vote on assisted dying will be one of the most significant votes that MPs will face in this parliament.

"This historic moment has the potential not just to change lives, but also to take life away.

"Such a decision deserves careful and respectful consideration.

"I am committed to ensuring that in Bury North, we have the widest possible discussion and engagement, hearing views, experiences and expertise from all sides.

"I would urge anyone with an interest in this topic to come along and hear first-hand from prominent voices in the debate."

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, from 10.30am to 12pm.

Spaces are limited, and guests are asked to register their interest at bit.ly/AssistedDyingBN.

Mr Frith, who has expressed caution around assisted dying, said he remains "committed to careful consideration of all sides of the debate as it continues to evolve".

However, he clarified that the event is not intended to direct his vote on the issue.

He hopes constituents can have "an open and honest conversation" where views are "shared and challenged" but "in the spirit of mutual respect and with a common interest in our shared humanity".