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Cabinet set to split over support for England and Wales assisted dying bill

Cabinet set to split over support for England and Wales assisted dying bill



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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Author : Rowena Mason and Aletha Adu

Publish date : 2024-10-04 16:19:15

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