Wes Streeting Criticized for Stance on Assisted Dying Bill

Labour Health Secretary faces backlash for suggesting potential NHS cost implications of assisted dying legislation.

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.