MP’s emotional euthanasia plea as cancer battle ends political career

Stretton MP Duncan Pegg, 40, announced he was resigning after being diagnosed with an undisclosed cancer 18 months ago, triggering a by-election in his safe Labor seat.“Based on my most recent medical advice, I will no longer be able to fight cancer and fight for my electorate in the way my community deserves,” he said.“I do not want to leave this place and cease representing the community that I love, but I know the decision to resign is the right one.”Mr Pegg, who gave an emotional speech…



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