PM rebuke to Streeting on assisted dying gripe

SIR Keir Starmer slapped down Wes Streeting after he warned assisted dying would strain the NHS.

- By Katie Harris

The Health Secretary, one of the most senior opponents of the legislation, said it would take “time and money” away from other parts of the health service.

But the Prime Minister insisted he was “confident” that the bill is “workable” in a rebuke to Mr Streeting.

Speaking on the way to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Sir Keir said: “It is my responsibility to make sure the bill is workable in all its aspects.

“I’m confident we’ve done that preparation.”