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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Helen Corbett

Streeting did not intend to ‘wade into’ assisted dying debate

Dame Esther Rantzen said she was ‘disappointed’ by news of Mr Streeting’s decision (Esther Rantzen/PA) - (PA Media)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he did not intend to “wade into the debate” after he told Labour MPs he planned to vote against legalising assisted dying.

The Government is officially neutral on the Bill and MPs will have a free vote according to their conscience rather than along party lines.

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