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Burnham’s blitz: Sam and Anne’s verdict
Andy Burnham has cast doubt on the future of legalising assisted dying by stating legislation should wait until social care and palliative care improvements are made. Supporters remain determined to advance the bill, but his comments may hinder its passage in Parliament. New polling shows Burnham's approval rising across most demographics except Reform voters.
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