Starmer, speaking to reporters en route to the G20 summit in Brazil, confirmed that he would vote on the assisted dying bill later this month, but indicated he would not reveal his position in advance.
Phillipson said her views on the issue had not changed since she voted against assisted dying when it was last debated, and urged ministerial colleagues to keep their discussions about the policy "behind the scenes".
Under a policy of government neutrality towards the private member's bill from the Labour MP Kirn Leadbeater, which will get its first Commons vote this month, ministers are permitted to talk about a previously known stance if asked but are otherwise asked to stay out ofthe debate.
A number of cabinet ministers, including Streeting, the health secretary, are said to have been warned o Ver the weekend about their interventions. Streeting has faced criticism for being more vocally opposed to the bill, and for warning that it could create costs that may restrict other NHS services.
Other cabinet ministers have come out in favour, including the work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, and the transport secretary, Louise Haigh.
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