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Lib Dem leader 'sceptical' of case for assisted dying for 'quite personal' reasons

Sky News Monday, 16 September 2024
Sir Ed Davey has said he is "sceptical" of the case for assisted dying in the UK, but agreed MPs should be given a free vote on the issue.
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