“I don’t think he has fully thought through the political consequences of this for him if it falls,” says @steverichards.bsky.social. “It will be associated with his government if it gets through and will be seen as a lost opportunity for Starmer if it fails.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article... - ThreadSky

pronouncedalva.bsky.social • 100 days ago

“I don’t think he has fully thought through the political consequences of this for him if it falls,” says @steverichards.bsky.social. “It will be associated with his government if it gets through and will be seen as a lost opportunity for Starmer if it fails.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-23/labour-rifts-open-over-assisted-dying-bill-starmer-encouraged

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pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

The Wilson-style strategy is risky, esp with Wes Streeting said to be showing leadership the prime minister hasn’t - and in the opposing direction.

The media scrutiny has caused frustration with Streeting among the cabinet, and Starmer himself held a meeting with him to express his displeasure

pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

Streeting's interventions have prompted greater scrutiny of the whole cabinet on the issue.
For, the majority of cabinet, inc: Ed Miliband, Liz Kendall, chief whip
Against: Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson, Angela Rayner (per sources)
Others expected to announce how they're voting on the day

pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

Streeting is known to have leadership ambitions but his supporters say he intervened purely because he cares about the issue - and actually his intervention puts him at odds with many on his own flank and probs most Labour MPs. But he is said to regret putting the PM in an uncomfortable position

pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

Many MPs remain undecided, with the issue dominating conversation in the tearooms and corridors of Westminster. For some who have only had the role for just over four months, the vote is causing a lot of conflict - even distress - as their inboxes flood with messages about this life or death issue

pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

Some new Lab MPs who instinctively favoured the bill are now leaning toward voting against it over fears that protections against coercion aren't strong enough. But those involved in bringing the bill still say that if everyone who has pledged their support votes in favour on Friday, it will pass.

pronouncedalva.bsky.social•100 days ago

In Number 10, some are worried about the consequences if it passes. “There are lots of big policies in the Labour manifesto that need energy and time,” said one aide. “Assisted dying isn’t in the manifesto."

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