# Former Minister Warns Against Assisted Dying Bill

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-21T07:46:44+00:00
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Former Minister Ashley Dalton, battling terminal cancer, urges lawmakers not to reintroduce assisted dying bill. Dalton, who resigned to focus on health, argues bill is too flawed and divisive, with rejected amendments making it potentially dangerous. She fears it could further divide Labour party and questioned its timing amid other political challenges. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/03bdd0bb24d54303

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