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Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Friday, August 28, 2026
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said he will not vote on the assisted dying bill when Parliament votes in two weeks on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales. Burnham called for all views on the issue to be respected. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he will vote on the measure, unlike Burnham's stated position.
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