Polling indicates strong public support for legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals. However, political divisions persist, with varying opinions across party leaders, complicating potential legislation.
"Keir Starmer has expressed support for law changes regarding assisted dying, but the justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has labeled the policy as a really dangerous position to be in."
A significant element rests on which MP, having drawn a high position in the private member's ballot, will champion assisted dying. Those at the top remain noncommittal.
Sources within the government clarify that despite Keir Starmer's known stance on assisted dying, any resulting vote will remain a free vote for MPs, ensuring parliament decides the path ahead.
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