Keir Starmer reaffirmed the government's commitment to assisted dying legislation, challenging health secretary Wes Streeting's concerns over budget constraints. Streeting, who shifted his stance on assisted dying, argued that focus should be on enhancing end-of-life care before such measures are implemented. He highlighted ethical worries and the need for sufficient funds and time to create the right conditions for assisted dying. The proposed bill, which allows terminally ill patients in England and Wales to end their lives with medical assistance, is under review after passing the Commons with backing from the Prime Minister.
Streeting expressed concerns about the ethics of offering assisted dying before significant improvements are made to the NHS, stating the right conditions will take time and money.
Starmer emphasized the need for the assisted dying bill to be practical, asserting that his role includes ensuring the bill is workable in all its aspects.
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