Assisted dying is much more than a party political issue | Letters
If the prime minister has welcomed the debate in parliament, it is surely because he recognises changing public opinion
Sonia Sodha suggests (“A rushed law is no way to make such a vital, painful decision as how to die”) that assisted dying is being directed by No 10 as a party political issue and has not been given sufficient parliamentary attention.
In fact, as a Liberal Democrat committed to supporting assisted dying, I am free to vote however I want on the issue, with direction from neither my own party nor Labour. Working cross party for seven years, I have secured one debate in parliament, spoken in several others and taken part in fringe meetings at conference.
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If the prime minister has welcomed the debate in parliament, it is surely because he recognises changing public opinion
Sonia Sodha suggests (“A rushed law is no way to make such a vital, painful decision as how to die”) that assisted dying is being directed by No 10 as a party political issue and has not been given sufficient parliamentary attention.
In fact, as a Liberal Democrat committed to supporting assisted dying, I am free to vote however I want on the issue, with direction from neither my own party nor Labour. Working cross party for seven years, I have secured one debate in parliament, spoken in several others and taken part in fringe meetings at conference.
Continue reading...
By Guardian Staff
Assisted dying is much more than a party political issue | Letters to Continue reading...
NHS Forums - For NHS Staff and Patients Alike
