National Party MP Paula Bennett and Labour's Chris Hipkins were united today in their unease at putting the End of Life Choice Bill to a public referendum.<\/p>\n
Speaking this morning to TVNZ1's Breakfast programme, Ms Bennett said while she does support the bill, \"it was a reluctant vote for the referendum, I have to say\".<\/p>\n
\"Sometimes as politicians and MPs you're put in there to make some tough decisions,\" she said.<\/p>\n
Mr Hipkins agreed, saying, \"I'm not wild about the idea of it going to a referendum but pragmatically, to ensure the bill actually passes, I voted in favour.<\/p>\n
\"I do believe what we're doing now isn't right - it's inhumane - and I do think it's time to change the law in this area.\"<\/p>\n
The pair also discussed their views on the other referendum on the table - whether or not to legalise cannabis for personal use.<\/p>\n
Mr Hipkins said there would definitely be \"passionate arguments on both sides\".<\/p>\n
Ms Bennett said she worried about whether having three important things to vote on would be \"too cluttered\" for some voters.<\/p>\n
Watch the full interview above.<\/p>\n
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