Burnham withdraws personal backing for assisted dying bill ahead of 11 September Commons vote

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will not personally back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the BBC reported, reversing his earlier position that he would "probably" vote in favour. The bill, applying to England and Wales, faces its second reading on 11 September. The government is expected to remain officially neutral, consistent with convention for private members' bills.