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Prime Minister Andy Burnham to abstain from assisted dying vote

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote on the assisted dying bill next month, aiming to prevent his participation from swaying discussions. He told Labour MPs on Friday that his role is to lead a government that implements Parliament's will.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 August 2026 at 4:43

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