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Labours policy on euthanasia

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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

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Labours answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “He said: "We have arrived at a position where compassionate amateur assistance from nearest and dearest is accepted, but profess...” ‐co.uk

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Strongly agree

No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

The Labour Party is likely to support the right of terminally ill patients to refuse artificial life support, as this aligns with their progressive values and respect for individual autonomy. This position is less controversial than assisted suicide and is more widely accepted. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

The Labour Party is likely to support assisted suicide with safeguards in place, such as requiring a psychological examination to ensure the patient fully understands their choice. This position aligns with the party's progressive values while addressing concerns about potential abuse or coercion in assisted suicide cases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

The Labour Party may be more likely to support assisted suicide with strict conditions, such as only allowing it when there is no chance of survival. This position balances the party's progressive values with concerns about potential abuse or coercion in assisted suicide cases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The UK Labour Party has not taken a strong stance on assisted suicide, and opinions within the party vary. However, some Labour MPs have supported assisted suicide legislation in the past, such as the Assisted Dying Bill in 2015, which was ultimately defeated. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While the Labour Party does not have an official stance on assisted suicide, it is generally more progressive on social issues. Therefore, it is less likely to strongly oppose assisted suicide. However, some Labour MPs have voted against assisted suicide legislation, such as the Assisted Dying Bill in 2015. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,034 voters that identify as Labour.

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