Keir Starmer says there are 'grounds for changing the law' on assisted dying and hints he would back a plan for a fresh Commons vote after Dame Esther Rantzen revealed she is considering going to Dign
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Keir Starmer says there are 'grounds for changing the law' on assisted dying and hints he would back a plan for a fresh Commons vote after Dame Esther Rantzen revealed she is considering going to Dign

Daily Mail  

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has backed calls for a change in the law on assisted dying, potentially paving the way for a new vote. The cause has been championed by Dame Esther Rantzen, who has called for politicians to grapple with the issue for the first time since 2015. The Labour leader, who backed a change in the law the last time the issue was voted on in the Commons in 2015, acknowledged it would have to be addressed carefully. Legislation is being put forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, with the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill due to come before Holyrood next year.

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Starmer ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’ after £100m hospice funding boost, critics say
5 days, 13 hours ago

Starmer ‘giving with one hand and taking with the other’ after £100m hospice funding boost, critics say

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shadow health minister Dr Caroline Johnson slammed Labour for having "the audacity" to make such …

The long and complex road to assisted dying
1 week, 6 days ago

The long and complex road to assisted dying

The Hindu  

On November 29, 2024, while introducing the Terminally Ill Adults Bill 2024-25 to the British House of Commons, the Member of Parliament, Kim Leadbeater told a rather distressing story of an “agonising death”. But seeing how previous efforts, to bring about a law to allow assisted dying, have floundered, the Bill’s passing represents a milestone, a victory for those who …

Top Cabinet minister suggests Brits may have to pay for assisted dying like in Switzerland amid fears new law will heap pressure on broken NHS - as MPs warn they could yet pull their backing for Bill
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Top Cabinet minister suggests Brits may have to pay for assisted dying like in Switzerland amid fears new law will heap pressure on broken NHS - as MPs warn they could yet pull their backing for Bill

Daily Mail  

A senior Cabinet minister today suggested Britons might have to pay for assisted dying in England and Wales following MPs' historic vote in favour of new laws. But it is unclear whether assisted dying will be fully publicly funded - and there are fears it will heap pressure on Britain's already-struggling NHS and courts system. Pat McFadden did not rule …

Opponents of assisted dying bill are already plotting to derail its legislation - with the backing of just 28 MPs needed to defeat it at the next vote
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Opponents of assisted dying bill are already plotting to derail its legislation - with the backing of just 28 MPs needed to defeat it at the next vote

Daily Mail  

Opponents of the assisted dying Bill are plotting to derail its legalisation despite last week's historic vote in Parliament. Health Secretary Wes Streeting was among cabinet ministers to vote against the assisted dying Bill on Friday Deputy PM Angela Rayner also walked down the 'no' lobby. Some MPs were concerned about suggestions that doctors would be able to propose assisted …

Assisted dying: More than 30 MPs who voted in favour of bill could still change their minds, analysis suggests
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Assisted dying: More than 30 MPs who voted in favour of bill could still change their minds, analysis suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 36 MPs who voted in favour of assisted dying …

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs have voted to pass the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, allowing …

All the unanswered questions after MPs back assisted dying in historic vote
3 weeks, 3 days ago

All the unanswered questions after MPs back assisted dying in historic vote

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after …

After MPs backed assisted dying bill, what happens next?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After MPs backed assisted dying bill, what happens next?

The Independent  

MPs have voted to approve historic legislation that will pave the way for legalising assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill patients. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater speaks as the assisted dying bill passes vote Officially called the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, the legislation has proven divisive since its proposal. First is the committee stage, where MPs …

Assisted dying bill passes after vote, paving the way for historic change
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Assisted dying bill passes after vote, paving the way for historic change

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs have taken a historic step towards legalising assisted dying …

Still 'a lot of work to do' on assisted dying bill, Kim Leadbeater admits after MPs vote to legalise it - despite fears it will create a 'state suicide service'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Still 'a lot of work to do' on assisted dying bill, Kim Leadbeater admits after MPs vote to legalise it - despite fears it will create a 'state suicide service'

Daily Mail  

Kim Leadbeater has admitted that there is still 'a lot of work to do' on the assisted dying bill, hours after MPs voted to legalise it. The assisted dying bill was brought to the House of Commons floor by Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater The major political parties were internally divided on the bill, with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer …

Keir Starmer must ensure that concerns about the assisted dying bill are met
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Keir Starmer must ensure that concerns about the assisted dying bill are met

The Independent  

It turned out that parliament was ready to make the momentous decision to legalise assisted dying, after all. The majority by which the Terminally Ill Adults Bill was given its second reading – 55 votes – was substantial, and should be enough to carry the bill through its remaining stages in the Commons. Marie Tidball, the new Labour MP for …

Assisted dying vote is a win for Starmer – but one he will not get the credit for
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Assisted dying vote is a win for Starmer – but one he will not get the credit for

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It was no surprise that Sir Keir Starmer voted …

British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying
3 weeks, 4 days ago

British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying

New York Times  

I’ll still say that we must keep try and keep to the time limit.” “I have been astonished by the number of people who have been in touch with me to tell me about their terminally ill loved ones who have starved themselves to death, and this is currently legal. How can we allow this, but not a compassionate and …

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law
3 weeks, 4 days ago

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law

Hindustan Times  

UK lawmakers voted Friday in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit via the Parliament TV website on November 29, 2024, tellers announce that MPs have approved the …

British Lawmakers Vote In Favor Of Legalizing Assisted Dying
3 weeks, 4 days ago

British Lawmakers Vote In Favor Of Legalizing Assisted Dying

Huff Post  

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater speaks to the press during a gathering in favor of the proposal to legalize assisted dying in the U.K. JUSTIN TALLIS via AFP via Getty Images British lawmakers on Friday voted in favor of a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying in the U.K. The bill was introduced by Kim Leadbeater, a lawmaker from the ruling …

UK lawmakers approve assisted-dying bill to grant some terminally ill right to end lives
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK lawmakers approve assisted-dying bill to grant some terminally ill right to end lives

Firstpost  

British lawmakers approved an assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on Friday, advancing the legislation to the next stage of parliamentary review Pro legal assisted dying supporters demonstrate in front of Parliament in London, on Friday. AP British lawmakers approved an assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on Friday, advancing the legislation to the next stage of parliamentary review. “Let’s …

British MPs to debate contentious assisted dying law
3 weeks, 4 days ago

British MPs to debate contentious assisted dying law

Raw Story  

UK lawmakers debated Friday whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, with a vote expected later in the day. Parliament last debated, and defeated, a euthanasia bill in 2015, but public support for giving terminally ill people the choice to end their lives has since shifted in favor. …

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater opening the debate in favour of her Terminally Ill …

Before voting on assisted dying today, I urge MPs to remember the definition of insanity
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Before voting on assisted dying today, I urge MPs to remember the definition of insanity

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2016, the year after the …

Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large. It’s the first time the House of Commons has had the opportunity to vote on legalizing what some people call “assisted dying” while …

MPs to vote on legalising assisted suicide TODAY with decision on major law change on a knife-edge amid splits in all major parties and warnings it is being rushed
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MPs to vote on legalising assisted suicide TODAY with decision on major law change on a knife-edge amid splits in all major parties and warnings it is being rushed

Daily Mail  

MPs will vote on whether to legalise assisted suicide in the UK today, with the result on a knife-edge. Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square last month in support of the 'assisted dying bill' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he would vote today, saying he has a ‘huge amount of interest’ in the issue, but he declined …

UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

Firstpost  

UK MPs will debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the country. MPs are due to debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the UK. Some experts note that assisted dying can be used to mean both euthanasia and assisted suicide; however, some campaign groups use it to …

As UK votes on assisted dying bill, a look at Canada’s Maid law that accounts for 4% of all deaths
3 weeks, 4 days ago

As UK votes on assisted dying bill, a look at Canada’s Maid law that accounts for 4% of all deaths

Firstpost  

In Canada, which has allowed assisted dying since 2016, as many as 4% of all deaths were a result of assisted dying, according to government figures The British parliament is set to vote on a bill for assisted dying amid a polarising debate on the subject. Even as the British parliament is set to vote on the assisted dying bill …

Assisted dying vote: UK set for emotional debate and vote in Parliament
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Assisted dying vote: UK set for emotional debate and vote in Parliament

CNN  

London CNN — British lawmakers are set to decide Friday whether to legalize assisted dying, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives. In an open letter to MPs ahead of the vote, Esther Rantzen, a BBC TV presenter with advanced lung cancer …

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying

CNN  

London CNN — British members of parliament have voted to legalize assisted dying, approving a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives. In an open letter to MPs ahead of the vote, Esther Rantzen, a BBC TV presenter with advanced lung cancer who …

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill

Al Jazeera  

Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives. Parliament started a second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults bill on Friday, assessing whether mentally competent adults with an incurable illness who have a life expectancy of less than six months should be allowed to end their lives with medical help. Opening …

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LA Times  

Supporters of legalizing assisted dying demonstrate in front of Parliament in London on Friday as British lawmakers debated a bill. British lawmakers gave initial approval Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. She conceded that it’s not an easy decision for lawmakers but that “if any of us wanted an easy …

UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill

Al Jazeera  

The vote advances the assisted-dying legislation for England and Wales to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. British MPs have given initial approval to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. After an impassioned debate, members of the United Kingdom Parliament approved on Friday the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of …

This is no time to rush through a decision on assisted dying
3 weeks, 5 days ago

This is no time to rush through a decision on assisted dying

The Independent  

It would be no bad thing if the Terminally Ill Adults Bill were delayed so that the issue could be considered further. The House of Lords may take a different view from that of the Commons – and would be within its rights to do so, given that the proposal was not a manifesto promise. It may be that Britain …

Assisted dying coercion by doctors ‘a significant threat’, warns top consultant
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Assisted dying coercion by doctors ‘a significant threat’, warns top consultant

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She has raised her concerns about the problem of coercion ahead of tomorrow’s historic debate …

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers are expected to vote Friday on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their lives. The contentious bill would allow adults expected to have fewer than six months to live to request and be provided with help to end their life, subject to safeguards and protections. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has previously supported …

I’m an expert in medical ethics – to me, assisted dying is the right idea at the wrong time
3 weeks, 5 days ago

I’m an expert in medical ethics – to me, assisted dying is the right idea at the wrong time

The Independent  

What does it mean to you to die a “good” death? People do not die good deaths in Britain today, and it has nothing to do with the lack of access to assisted dying. As a medical ethicist who has built a career arguing for the peoples’ right to make decisions about their own health and bodies, assisted dying is …

Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament

Politico  

The U.K. is the latest among a string of European countries to attempt to permit assisted dying. Irish MPs earlier this year endorsed a parliamentary report calling for assisted dying. Meanwhile, France was debating an assisted dying bill earlier this year, but progress was interrupted due to a snap election. A recent YouGov study showed that 73 percent of Britons …

We should strive for a better national health service – not a national death service
3 weeks, 6 days ago

We should strive for a better national health service – not a national death service

The Independent  

For many of us, the assisted dying debate provokes conflicting emotions. Yet many of us fear that the proposed legislation in the assisted dying bill – known by its full title as the Terminally Ill Adults Bill – could lead to a situation in which the patient’s needs may not be the only factor that is taken into account, and …

Why Starmer has stayed silent over his views on assisted dying – and how that could backfire
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Starmer has stayed silent over his views on assisted dying – and how that could backfire

The Independent  

As MPs prepare for what many believe will be the most momentous decision of their political life, some on both sides of the assisted dying debate are puzzled by Keir Starmer’s silence on the issue. Yet the government’s neutrality has been shattered as one cabinet minister after another indicated their personal view, notably the two ministers who would have to …

I’ve changed my view of Band Aid – this is why
3 weeks, 6 days ago

I’ve changed my view of Band Aid – this is why

The Independent  

I’m not one to try to second-guess Bob Geldof but, like Ed Sheeran, I have also changed my view of his Band Aid song. Dr Anthony Ingleton Sheffield I’m 89 – why am I not being asked what I think about assisted dying? Name witheld Address supplied People have the right to choose dignity in death Jane Campbell is wrong …

Is assisted dying a compassionate step forward or a dangerous precedent? Join The Independent Debate
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Is assisted dying a compassionate step forward or a dangerous precedent? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If passed, the Terminally Ill Adults Bill would allow those with less than six months …

I was paralysed by a sudden illness - this is why I’m against assisted dying
4 weeks ago

I was paralysed by a sudden illness - this is why I’m against assisted dying

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If those years ago euthanasia had been legal, I probably would have said ‘I’d …

I asked ChatGPT about assisted dying – what it said shook me
4 weeks, 1 day ago

I asked ChatGPT about assisted dying – what it said shook me

The Independent  

I asked ChatGPT whether assisted dying could prevent a person from becoming a burden. It concluded: “Assisted dying could potentially reduce the burden on individuals, families, and even healthcare systems by alleviating physical suffering, emotional distress and financial strain.” The NHS and other health bodies will undoubtedly turn to largely unregulated generative AI models that work like ChatGPT to provide …

To me, assisted dying is not an ethical or religious issue – it is about my right to live
4 weeks, 1 day ago

To me, assisted dying is not an ethical or religious issue – it is about my right to live

The Independent  

Advocates for a change in the law around assisted dying believe safeguards will protect disabled people, who must continue to suffer pain, indignity and feeling a burden – unless they find kind doctors willing to categorise them as having less than six months to live. That is how I came to establish Not Dead Yet UK, a network of disabled …

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens
1 month ago

MPs to vote on assisted dying as row over ministerial criticism deepens

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs will take part in a vote this week on …

Judge who legalised assisted dying in Canada is mother of ‘right to die campaigner’
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1 month ago

Judge who legalised assisted dying in Canada is mother of ‘right to die campaigner’

The Telegraph  

The case is now being looked at by the UK as an example of best practice as the British government debates whether to legalise assisted death. “This decision has been used to influence policies in other countries, and vulnerable people have been wrongfully put to death by it.” Sigurdson endorsed legalisation of assisted dying The filings alleged that Ms Sigurdson …

I back assisted dying because even best palliative care is not good enough, says Labour MP
1 month ago

I back assisted dying because even best palliative care is not good enough, says Labour MP

The Telegraph  

A Labour MP has said he backs legalising assisted dying because even the best palliative care is “insufficient” for some patients. Peter Prinsley, the MP for Bury St Edmunds, said that even with “the most skilful palliative care”, some terminally ill people can suffer from “intolerable” symptoms. Mr Prinsley, who is also a consultant surgeon, said assisted dying should be …

Health and legal experts among 73 academics to sign letter opposing ‘inadequate’ assisted dying bill
1 month ago

Health and legal experts among 73 academics to sign letter opposing ‘inadequate’ assisted dying bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If the law were to change, we would see people with terminal disease feeling they …

Assisted dying Bill has enough support to pass, say MPs backing legislation
1 month ago

Assisted dying Bill has enough support to pass, say MPs backing legislation

The Telegraph  

The Bill to legalise assisted dying has enough support to pass the parliamentary vote on Friday, MPs sponsoring the legislation believe. A cross-party group backing the Bill put forward by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP, believes it will pass if all MPs who have pledged their support attend the vote. The Bill would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally …

Gordon Brown comes out against assisted dying in major blow to bill
1 month ago

Gordon Brown comes out against assisted dying in major blow to bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Labour grandee, who remains a very influential figure within the party, said the days …

What is standing in the way of the assisted dying bill becoming law?
1 month ago

What is standing in the way of the assisted dying bill becoming law?

The Independent  

Next Friday, 29 November, sees the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill – Early assumptions that Labour’s overwhelming Commons majority of about 150 would see the private member’s bill go through virtually on the nod have been confounded by an unexpectedly hostile reception, especially within the cabinet, but also among Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs, albeit with some …

My assisted-dying bill safely solves a grave injustice, says Kim Leadbeater
1 month ago

My assisted-dying bill safely solves a grave injustice, says Kim Leadbeater

The Economist  

Editor’s note: On November 29th a majority of MPs voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales. M EMBERS OF BRITAIN’S Parliament will soon get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. …

Assisted-dying advocates’ claims of freedom have it backward, says Danny Kruger
1 month ago

Assisted-dying advocates’ claims of freedom have it backward, says Danny Kruger

The Economist  

Editor’s note: On November 29th a majority of MPs voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales. The proposed law would require doctors and judges—both are needed, in a reflection of the fact that neither is really competent to do so—to confirm that a patient may reasonably be expected …

The Assisted Dying Bill Has Politicians in the UK Divided
1 month ago

The Assisted Dying Bill Has Politicians in the UK Divided

The Quint  

Supporters of the bill say it offers the ‘strictest safeguards’, as it is for those who are terminally ill with six months or less to live and that it offers greater legal protections than any other legislation of its kind in the world. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who published the bill, said she had undertaken a “thorough and robust process” …

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