Labour MP Keir Starmer faced off against Tory MP Kemi Badenoch at PMQs with other MPs set to ask questions. Meanwhile, William Hague won the election as Oxford University’s next chancellor, beating three former Labour ministers. The assisted dying bill is a hot topic, with MPs revealing their stance on the issue. Former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve took to social media to express his opposition to the bill, while Labour MP Chris Murray announced his support.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting poked fun at Nigel Farage for missing a tobacco bill vote to host a TV show. Following PMQs, two statements were scheduled: one on Vauxhall’s van factory closure and the other on respect orders and anti-social behavior. Dame Esther Rantzen urged MPs to attend the assisted dying debate on Friday.
Kim Leadbeater dismissed claims that her assisted dying bill was flawed and expects the vote to be close. Three former Tory PMs, including Liz Truss, are against the bill, while Leadbeater criticized MPs calling for further review. Leadbeater believes the private member’s bill is the right route for the debate and that it will receive sufficient scrutiny.
The day’s agenda includes data on domestic abuse, a visit by Rachel Reeves and Liz Kendall to a mental health charity, PMQs, a statement on Vauxhall’s factory closure, an AI-related visit by Starmer, and David Lammy giving evidence to the foreign affairs committee. Readers can reach out to the author through social media for urgent matters or to point out any errors.
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