Some senior ministers expected to vote against measure in free vote, while others are still undecidedMPs backing a new bill to legalise assisted dying hope to secure a Commons vote by Christmas, with cabinet ministers set for a big split over support for the legislation.The bill, due to be brought forward by Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater this month, is set to be a free vote but some senior cabinet ministers are expected to vote against the measure – and several, including the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and health secretary Wes Streeting – are still undecided. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-10-04 16:19:15
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Cabinet set to split over support for England and Wales assisted dying bill
