Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that failing to pass assisted dying legislation would undermine public trust in politics. The warning represents significant pressure from within Starmer's own party on one of the most contentious social issues facing Parliament. The large number of Labour MPs backing the legislation suggests strong internal party support for legalizing assisted dying, putting Starmer in a difficult position if he opposes or delays the bill. Assisted dying has been a long-debated issue in British politics, with previous attempts at legalization facing resistance from religious groups, medical professionals, and MPs concerned about safeguarding vulnerable people. The MPs' warning that inaction would damage political trust indicates they view this as a defining moment for the Labour government's credibility on delivering promised reforms.