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Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying

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Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying

Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying

The Home Secretary has indicated her support for proposals to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, ahead of a Commons vote next week.

Yvette Cooper referred to her past backing of similar legislation when it was considered in Parliament several years ago.

Report by Covellm.

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