UK leader breaks silence on next week's crucial assisted dying vote
Next week UK parliament faces historic vote on assisted dying law-change. Cabinet members take opposing sides while **Sir Keir Starmer** confirms his participation in upcoming free-vote
In a pre-G20 plane briefing Sir Keir Starmer stated heʼll take part in next weeks crucial assisted-dying vote‚ while keeping govts neutral stance intact
Kim Leadbeaterʼs ground-breaking bill would let terminal patients with six-month prognosis end their lives: requiring two doctors sign-off and High Court approval
The cabinet shows mixed views on this life-changing legislation; Liz Kendall‚ Lisa Nandy and Peter Kyle support it while Wes Streeting‚ Angela Rayner and Shabana Mahmood dont agree with the proposal
“The Government is neutral and its a free vote“ Starmer explained — highlighting how this isnt about political lines but personal beliefs. He stressed the importance of MPs making their own choices without pressure
Current Labour MP count shows interesting split:
- 48 members supporting the bill
- 21 planning to vote against it
Bridget Phillipson (Education Secretary) points to insufficient safety measures as her reason for opposing; this reflects wider concerns about the bills implementation
