Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that the government must prioritize fixing social and palliative care funding before addressing the assisted dying debate. His comments suggest he will not personally support the upcoming Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Image source, Getty Images Published 18 minutes ago By Harry Farley Political correspondent Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that before assisted dying is considered in England and Wales, the funding of palliative and social care should be "fixed".
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