“It is the worst possible start for a new prime minister.”
“I've always believed to be pro-Scottish, you don't need to be anti-English. We should be bigger and more generous than that.”
“Every element of what we’re setting out will need to continue to be reviewed in line with the evidence.”
“The time has come to build towards a bolder future of universal early years education so disadvantaged children no longer missed out.”
“I get really frustrated, every year we have the same discussion, we know what's wrong...”
“Be assured, I wish our friends, our neighbours, and our sometimes-rivals well this evening at 8 o'clock.”

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On the recordJune 15, 2026
After giving the matter a great deal of thought, I will be reintroducing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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Lauren Edwards
Labour Party
Source
independent.co.uk

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Announcement about reintroducing assisted dying bill.

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