Legalising euthanasia not a priority for Labour

Friday, June 24th, 2016

The Labour Party is supporting an inquiry into the euthanasia debate, but it’s not a priority.

Labour leader Andrew Little said other issues such as homelessness, employment and healthcare that would be put before a euthanasia campaign.

“It would be nice to be able to do everything from Opposition but we can’t, we have to focus on those things that are about building a better nation,” he said.

“That’s gonna be our priority, I make no apology for that.” Read more

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