At least five Cabinet ministers, including the Deputy Prime Minister, are now expected to oppose the legislation on 29 November.
Angela Rayner is set to become the most senior Cabinet minister to vote against legalising assisted dying this month.
Sources also described Rachel Reeves as privately 'sceptical'. The Chancellor this week told reporters she has not made her mind up on the Bill, on which MPs have a free vote, meaning they can vote according to conscience. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, pictured, said he is 'personally in favour of changing the law', although last week he said he had not decided how he will vote on the Bill, saying it would 'depend on the detail'
'Let's not forget the two ministers who would have to manage this new law won't support it either, and they've gone public. It's ridiculous to try and rush this through.' Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy have said they will vote in favour. 'Polling shows that this is not a priority for the general public and there are countless other pressing matters for Parliament to address.'
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