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.

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

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.