David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister

Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron has reversed his stance and now supports the legalisation of assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, as the Private Member’s Bill approaches its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, allowing MPs a free vote, specifies that only those with less than six months to live and a clear desire to die would be eligible. Lord Cameron, previously concerned about potential coercion, now believes the proposal includes sufficient safeguards to prevent abuse and alleviate human suffering.

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