The politics of assisted dying
MPs are about to vote on arguably the biggest social change since abortion.
***If you enjoyed this, listen to our previous episode, "Is the UK ready for Assisted Dying?"***
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Kim Leadbeater’s private members bill proposing to legalise assisted dying faces a free vote on Friday November 29. In a free vote, MPs are not whipped by their party to vote in a particular way.
This means the debate between MPs has taken an unusual course, with seemingly unlikely alliances being formed across party lines.
Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and Rachel Cunliffe discuss the…
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