Overview

• Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, plans to vote against the assisted dying Bill, citing potential NHS cost implications.
• Senior Labour figures, including Baroness Hodge, criticize Streeting's public comments, urging him to adhere to Cabinet Secretary guidelines.
• Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall supports the Bill, emphasizing the importance of choice and control for individuals.
• Streeting's comments have sparked debate over the financial and ethical considerations of implementing assisted dying in the UK.
• High-profile supporters of the Bill, such as Dame Esther Rantzen, argue for legal changes to provide more compassionate end-of-life options.