Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to allowing a free vote in the House of Commons on legalizing assisted suicide, promising parliamentary time for a private member's bill proposing the change. While not specifying the timing, he hinted that the vote might be delayed until at least 2026 to focus on other government priorities. Sir Keir's support for assisted dying aligns with his previous stance and is influenced by cases like broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen's battle with stage four cancer and involvement with Dignitas in Switzerland. The potential vote on assisted dying is expected to be a controversial issue, likely decided through a free vote in Parliament, allowing MPs to vote based on conscience rather than party lines.