Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to support a change in the law to prevent relatives of people who choose an assisted death from being prosecuted. He also promised to ensure that there is time for Parliament to debate and vote on the issue.
It is unclear whether he plans to bring forward legislation as a government or support a private member's bill.
Labour Keir Starmer Assisted Death Legislation Private Member's Bill Prosecution Parliamentary Debate
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