The biggest contradiction of all for me is the fact that there are those who travel abroad. We know this is happening, and I think it’s a very uncomfortable fact for those who oppose the bill for this reason.
Hilary Benn: “The biggest contradiction of all for me is the fact that there are those who travel abroad. We know this is happening…”
On the recordSeptember 11, 2026
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Hilary Benn
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Discussing the reality of terminally ill people seeking assisted death abroad.
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