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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Lloyd

Kendall defends Cabinet colleagues voicing ‘strong opinions’ on assisted dying

The assisted dying Bill has been proposed by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

A minister has defended her Cabinet colleagues voicing “strong opinions” in opposition to assisted dying ahead of a historic Commons vote next week.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said she would not criticise the health and justice secretaries for their interventions after both expressed concerns about the legislation due before Parliament on Friday.

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