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Senior MP ‘worried that vulnerable people will get swept up’ in assisted dying

A senior MP expresses concern that vulnerable people might choose assisted dying instead of proper end-of-life care.
Diane Abbott emphasizes the need for access to hospice care for those who are vulnerable.
Abbott believes that financial concerns and feelings of being a burden should not push people toward assisted dying.

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Daily Express

Senior Tory MP warns against any sinister plotting to derail assisted dying law

In a dramatic turn of events, a senior Tory MP has voiced concerns over potential political scheming that could jeopardise a groundbreaking assisted dying Bill.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Senior MP ‘worried that vulnerable people will get swept up’ in assisted dying

A historic Commons vote on Friday means that assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Diane Abbott: 'I will not be voting for this bill'

Labour MP Diane Abbott tells MPs in the Commons why she won't be voting in favour of the assisted dying bill.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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My London

MP 'worried that vulnerable people will get swept up' in assisted dying

The MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington said what vulnerable people 'really need' is 'access to hospice care'

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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rmag.eu

Diane Abbott warns vulnerable people could see ‘supported

Mother of the House issues warning after MPs voted to back assisted dying bill on Friday Meanwhile, the government has thrown its weight behind a bill to crack down on puppy smuggling as part of a commitment to strengthening animal welfare. Ministers announced on Friday that they were supporting a private member’s bill sponsored by... The post Diane Abbott warns vulnerable people could see ‘supported suicide’ as only option after assisted dying …

3 months ago

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upday

Diane Abbott worried vulnerable people will get 'swept up in assisted dying route'

Labour MP Diane Abbott has said she is "worried that vulnerable people will get swept up in the assisted dying route", after plans received their first approval from MPs.A historic Commons vote on Friday means that assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales, after proposals cleared their first parliamentary hurdle.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was among those who backed the plans which would allow terminally ill adults with less th…

3 months ago

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