Assisted dying debate should come after end-of-life care reform, says Burnham
Burnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool AP/APView image in fullscreenBurnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London. I think it is very challenging to introduce that wider debate in a context of people not receiving that care and having the peace of mind about that care.
- ▪Burnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London.
- ▪Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool AP/APView image in fullscreenBurnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London.
- ▪I think it is very challenging to introduce that wider debate in a context of people not receiving that care and having the peace of mind about that care.
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Burnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool AP/APView image in fullscreenBurnham made the comments during a visit to a care home in north London. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool AP/APAssisted dyingAssisted dying debate should come after end-of-life care reform, says BurnhamIntroducing legislation would be ‘very challenging’ before improvement of care system, says prime minister UK politics live – latest updates Pippa Crerar Political editorWed 29 Jul 2026 08.55 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Jul 2026 08.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has said the assisted dying debate needs to wait until palliative care and social care are fixed, as he delivered a speech to set out his path to resolving one of the…
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