Sir Keir Starmer today signalled he continues to back assisted dying, ahead of the latest stage of a plan to change the law to allow it.
The Prime Minister, who has previously backed decriminalising helping someone to end their life, said he had held 'consistent views' throughout, a sign that he intends to vote in favour.
It comes amid a growing row over the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which will come before the House of Commons tomorrow for further debate for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.
Yesterday the Royal College of Psychiatrists said there were 'serious concerns' about whether the 'inadequate' plans, covering England and Wales, included enough protection for people with mental illness.
And today social care groups within the Coalition of Frontline Care for People Nearing the End of Life added their voices to the chorus of concerns.
