Overview

• Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has publicly opposed the assisted dying bill, citing potential financial implications for the NHS.
• Streeting's comments have drawn criticism from Labour figures like Harriet Harman, who argue he breached the government's neutral stance.
• The bill, proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set for a vote on November 29, with many MPs still undecided on their positions.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer has maintained a neutral stance, allowing MPs a free vote on the contentious issue.
• Public support for legalizing assisted dying remains high, with a YouGov poll showing 67% in favor of changing the law.