Gordon Brown Opposes Assisted Dying Legislation, Calls for Enhanced Palliative Care
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown expresses opposition to assisted dying, advocating for improved palliative care in light of personal tragedy.
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Gordon Brown has spoken out against the legalization of assisted dying, citing his personal experience with his terminally ill daughter. He insists the focus should instead be on enhancing palliative care. With MPs set to vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, public support for assisted dying remains high. However, Brown argues the timing is wrong due to the state of the NHS and fears around potential societal impacts and healthcare resource allocation. Kim Leadbeater, the bill's sponsor, agrees on the need for improved end-of-life care but believes legislation is also necessary.
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