Former minister with terminal cancer urges MPs not to bring back assisted dying bill
Former health minister Ashley Dalton, who is battling terminal cancer, has urged MPs not to revive the assisted dying bill. She expressed concerns that the bill, which aims to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients, is fundamentally flawed and could have dangerous implications. Dalton emphasized the need for careful legislation that protects vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Ashley Dalton is a Labour MP facing terminal cancer and has called for MPs to not bring back the assisted dying bill.
- ▪She believes the bill is fundamentally flawed and could lead to dangerous outcomes for vulnerable people.
- ▪Dalton has been on lifelong treatment for metastatic breast cancer and has found it difficult to discuss her diagnosis publicly.
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‘It is our responsibility of members of the Houses of Parliament to make good law,’ said Ashley Dalton. Photograph: Sean Smith/The GuardianView image in fullscreen‘It is our responsibility of members of the Houses of Parliament to make good law,’ said Ashley Dalton. Photograph: Sean Smith/The GuardianAssisted dyingFormer health minister with terminal cancer urges MPs not to bring back assisted dying billExclusive: Ashley Dalton said rejected amendments could have made bill stronger but it became a ‘pretty dangerous set of affairs’Jessica ElgotWed 20 May 2026 12.59 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 13.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA former public health minister facing terminal cancer has urged MPs not to bring back the assisted dying bill.The Labour MP Ashley Dalton revealed…
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