Andy Burnham differs from Starmer on assisted dying bill, will skip vote to avoid influencing debate
- Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote when the assisted dying bill for England and Wales returns to the House of Commons next month, saying he does not want to influence the debate, according to the BBC.
- The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is scheduled for its second reading in the Commons on September 11.
- The legislation would allow adults over 18 who are expected to die within six months to seek assistance to end their lives, subject to safeguards.
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- Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not vote when the assisted dying bill for England and Wales returns to the House of Commons next month, saying he does not want to influence the debate, according to the BBC.
- The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is scheduled for its second reading in the Commons on September 11.
- The legislation would allow adults over 18 who are expected to die within six months to seek assistance to end their lives, subject to safeguards.
Sources: Times of India