Starmer yet to make up his mind on assisted dying Bill as cabinet split emerges – UK politics live

Sir Keir Starmer attended Armistice Day commemorations in France and stated that Labour MPs must decide for themselves on legalizing assisted dying. The Prime Minister supports assisted dying but remains neutral on the issue, while Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy back the Bill. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall highlighted concerns about poor health affecting 2.8 million people and announced plans to improve living standards with a £240 million investment and a national living wage increase. Wage growth has slowed to 4.8%, the lowest in over two years, while unemployment rates have risen, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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