Sir Keir Starmer Commits to Assisted Dying Vote if Labour Wins

The Labour leader promises a parliamentary vote on legalizing assisted dying, highlighting the issue's importance to terminally ill individuals.

Sir Keir Starmer pledges a vote on legalizing assisted dying in the next Parliament if Labour secures victory in the upcoming general election.
The commitment follows a conversation with Dame Esther Rantzen, who has terminal cancer and has joined Dignitas, advocating for the change.
The last vote on assisted dying in the UK Parliament was in 2015, which did not pass; Sir Keir voted in favor of legalization at that time.
Recent polls show significant public support for legalizing assisted dying in the UK, with three-quarters of respondents in favor.
Critics express concerns about potential pressures on vulnerable individuals and the impact on palliative care, while supporters argue for compassionate choice.