On the recordSeptember 10, 2026
The funding of palliative and social care should be fixed before assisted dying is considered in England and Wales.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.ukThe funding of palliative and social care should be fixed before assisted dying is considered in England and Wales.
On the need for funding before considering assisted dying.
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