Published 16 days ago

MPs to debate assisted dying after campaign backed by Dame Esther Rantzen

A petition supported by Dame Esther Rantzen and the Daily Express with over 200,000 signatures led to a three-hour debate on Monday.
The debate, held at Westminster Hall, was initiated by a petition on assisted dying.
Dame Esther Rantzen's backing helped gather the necessary signatures for the debated petition.

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BBC News

Rantzen begs MPs to attend assisted dying debate

Parliament will debate the subject after more than 200,000 signed a petition backing a law change.

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Prue Leith: Less pearl-clutching, more serious debate needed on dying law reform

A petition for a debate gained more than 200,000 signatures and has been backed by Dame Esther Rantzen.

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Dame Esther 'fighting for my family and others' with assisted dying debate

EXCLUSIVE: Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen said those on both sides of the argument must "listen to and learn from each other".

17 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Prue Leith tells MPs to stop 'pearl-clutching' as they debate assisted dying

MPs will debate legalising assisted dying for the first time in almost two years after 200,000 signed a petition backed by Dame Esther Rantzen demanding a law change

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Assisted dying to be debated by MPs - what is it and where is it legal?

Supporters and protestors have convened outside Westminster Hall (Picture: PA) Ahead of a debate in Westminster Hall today about the ‘right to die’, campaigners both for and against the bill have gathered outside the venue. Assisted suicide is currently banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. But campaigners are fighting for the ‘right to die’, with Dame Esther Rantzen – who has stage four lung…

16 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

Campaigners on both sides of the assisted dying debate voiced their opinions as they gathered in Westminster while parliamentarians took part in a Westminster Hall debate across the road.

16 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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