Andy Burnham to abstain in assisted dying vote to avoid 'undue influence'
28-08-2026 17:11 via examinerlive.co.uk

Andy Burnham to abstain in assisted dying vote to avoid 'undue influence'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he intends to abstain from the upcoming vote on proposed legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
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