Starmer Doubles Down on Commitment to Allowing Vote on Assisted Suicide

The prime minister reiterated the promise he made before the election to allow a vote as other parts of the UK and dependencies consider changes to their laws.
Starmer Doubles Down on Commitment to Allowing Vote on Assisted Suicide
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference after his first cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, London, on July 6, 2024. Claudia Greco/PA Wire
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has doubled down on his commitment to allow a free vote in the House of Commons on legalising assisted suicide.

Speaking to reporters while on a trip to Washington for the NATO summit, Sir Keir said he would provide parliamentary time if a backbench MP put forward a private members’ bill proposing a change in the law.