NZ First will support euthanasia bill if a referendum added1 NEWS The voluntary euthanasia bill will be a conscience vote for both National and Labour MPs. NZ First has promised to support a contentious euthanasia bill provided a public referendum is attached. ROSA WOODS/STUFF David Seymour's euthanasia bill will come before the House on Wednesday. "We have said that we will support it providing that a binding referendum was added to the bill," NZ First whip Clayton Mitchell said. READ MORE:* Battle lines being drawn over euthanasia* MPs to vote on euthanasia* Euthanasia bill 'consistent with right to life'"As a party we collectively believe this shouldn't be down to 120 temporarily elected MPs."

Source: Stuff December 12, 2017 19:42 UTC