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Assisted dying bill returns to Commons, PM to abstain

Lauren Edwards, the new lead supporter of legislation concerning end-of-life choices for terminally ill adults, expressed confidence that the measure will clear the Commons on September 11. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote, stating he doesn't want to "unduly influence the debate" and believes palliative care funding needs fixing first.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 4:33

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