Starmer ‘Confident’ on Assisted Suicide Bill Despite Streeting’s Budget Concerns

The prime minister made the remarks after Health Secretary Wes Streeting said last week that there was no budget for a medically-assisted dying service.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, during a visit to the Netherlands marines training base, as part of the UK-Netherland Joint Amphibious Force in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on June 24, 2025. Ben Stansall/PA Wire

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he is “confident” that the assisted suicide bill is workable and can be applied if it becomes law.

Starmer was asked by reporters if the will of parliament must be implemented and whether a budget for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill can be found.