Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of ensuring safety for women, stating, "My government was elected on a pledge to take back our streets, and we will never achieve this if women and girls do not feel safe at night." His remarks underline the government's commitment to addressing women's safety as a fundamental issue.
Jess Phillips expressed uncertainty about the assisted dying bill, noting, "I literally couldn't call it for you at the moment. Each week I think a different thing. Last week I thought it wouldn't [pass]. This week I think it might. Honestly, I've learned over the years not to try and second guess parliament." This highlights the unpredictable nature of parliamentary votes.
Eleanor Langford's analysis revealed fluctuating MP opinions on the assisted dying bill, stating, "Since the assisted dying bill was announced, I've found 207 supportive and 141 opposed... but there are still 291 we don't know about." This indicates a significant number of undecided MPs, reflecting the contentiousness of the issue.
Rain Newton-Smith, the chief executive at CBI, warned about potential budget impacts on business during the CBI conference, emphasizing that policy decisions need to consider their implications on the business sector.
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