Days before Parliament votes on the controversial assisted dying bill, the Government itself is divided. That’s despite being told to remain neutral on the issue.

It’s another example of Keir Starmer and Labour doing politics poorly. 

Kamal and Camilla ask: Why let such a contested subject be rushed through via a private members’ bill? And can we really have an informed discussion about assisted dying when palliative care in the UK is so bad?

Plus, 2 million people have signed a petition calling for another general election. Kamal and Camilla take a look at the reaction and why voters feel betrayed.

We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcast

Read

Britain does not need assisted suicide, it needs properly funded hospice care, Camilla Tominey

Starmer has blundered on assisted dying – it must not pass, Kamal Ahmed

Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Studio Operator: James England

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

Original music by Goss Studio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.