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Andy Burnham: “I, of course, have my own personal views on the issue. However, I am also clear that this is a matter for Parliament to…”

On the recordAugust 28, 2026
I, of course, have my own personal views on the issue. However, I am also clear that this is a matter for Parliament to decide and my role, as the Prime Minister, will be to lead a Government that implements the will of Parliament in this area – whether that is to change the law or not.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On his stance regarding the assisted dying Bill.

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