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Friday briefing: The history, controversy and morality behind the assisted dying bill

In today’s newsletter: Today, MPs debate one of the most significant laws ever to go before parliament. Here’s how the vote came about and what the result might mean

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacies could cut hours or close as a result of Budget measures, leaders warn

A number of organisations representing pharmacists have joined forces to urge Health Secretary Wes Streeting to intervene.

The Independent UK

Historic vote to legalise assisted dying on a knife edge

MPs are weighing up how to vote on a bill that would bring about the biggest social change in Britain in decades

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‘I’m emotionally ruined’: MPs bitterly divided over assisted dying, with Starmer appalled by ministers’ comments

Unlikely alliances and concerns over vulnerable people’s rights have led to fierce debate and ethical uncertainty

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Dawn shared her final moments with the world. The assisted dying debate should focus on facts, not fears

‘I would like to dispel all the myths around assisted dying, that people could be coerced. That it’s against God. I would just like people to know it is a dignified choice.’ These were the words of assisted dying campaigner Dawn Voice-Cooper, who chose to share her death with the…

The Independent UK

Government announces plans for first men’s health strategy

The move was hailed by experts, who say the blueprint will ‘bring real change’ to the lives of men across the country.

The Independent UK

Ex-supreme court president backs assisted dying law change

Exclusive: David Neuberger, who ruled on high-profile assisted dying cases, believes tight terms of bill cannot be expanded in courts

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Family welcomes start of new investigation into death of boy sent home from A&E

Yusuf Mahmud Nazir, five, died eight days after he was seen at Rotherham Hospital and sent home with antibiotics.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak failed to turn up to smoking ban vote despite plan being his idea

The former prime minister previously promised to ‘ensure that future generations are smoke-free’

The Independent UK

Family urges Streeting to help prisoner who set himself alight after serving 12 years for stealing phone

IPP prisoner Thomas White’s family have begged for Wes Streeting to intervene as they fight for him to be moved to hospital

The Independent UK

How will MPs vote on assisting dying? Crunching the numbers on whether controversial bill will pass

The Independent analysed public statements from all 650 MPs to find how many will likely vote for or against the assisted dying bill tomorrow, reports Alicja Hagopian

The Independent UK

Streeting argues there is ‘no freedom in addiction’ as MPs debate smoking ban

The Health Secretary defended the Government’s plans to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

The Independent UK

Russia bars UK Cabinet ministers over ‘hostile actions’

Deputy PM Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among 30 UK citizens put on a ‘stop list’ published by Russia

Evening Standard

Letby inquiry highlights need for NHS manager accountability – officials

The Government is planning to introduce regulation of NHS managers.

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‘No one has grappled with detail’ of assisted dying impact on courts, peer warns

MPs will vote on the proposed legislation on Friday following a debate in the House of Commons.

The Guardian - UK

I have campaigned for assisted dying all my life. This once-in-a-generation chance mustn’t be wasted

This Labour government must be brave enough to stand up for the bill and ensure a legacy of empathy and personal freedom, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Unions call for direct talks with Government over NHS pay

Unison, the Royal College of Nursing and Unite have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to ‘ditch’ the pay review body process.

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MPs to vote on smoking ban and vape sales ‘deliberately targeted at children’

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill prevents anyone born after January 1 2009 from legally smoking by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

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The Guardian - UK

Physician associates play an important role in modern healthcare

Letters: One physician associate says they have been doing vital work in healthcare for years, but the profession is now being framed as a problem. Plus letters by Dr Charles Heatley, Samer Nashef and Dr Giles Youngs

The Independent UK

Labour tempers flare over assisted dying as MP accuses peer of ‘hugely offensive’ remarks

Lord Falconer was accused of ‘offensive remarks’ over his claim that Shabana Mahmood’s opposition to the assisted dying bill is to do with her Islamic faith

Evening Standard

Ministers following own ‘moral code’ on assisted dying vote – Jess Phillips

Home Office minister Jess Phillips defended her colleague Shabana Mahmood, who made clear she would vote against the Bill in a strongly worded letter.

Evening Standard

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

Labour backbencher Kim Leadbeater’s legislation will come before the Commons on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer

Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against change

The Independent UK

Kendall defends Cabinet colleagues voicing ‘strong opinions’ on assisted dying

The Work and Pensions Secretary said she would not criticise the health and justice secretaries for their interventions on the issue.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying is ‘slippery slope’ to ‘death on demand’, says justice secretary

Labour grandee Lord Falconer has hit back at Shabana Mahmood, saying she was ‘wrong’ to say the safeguards in the proposed new law were not enough

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