British lawmakers are set to vote on an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada’s medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse. CBC | World News
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‘I know my dad would have chosen assisted dying over shooting himself’
Norman Ward’s tragic story features in a new Express documentary about the fight to change the law. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘Senior citizens back assisted dying. MPs must not duck this opportunity for change’
Dennis Reed, director of over-60s campaign group Silver Voices, urged MPs to vote for the Bill. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Support grows for assisted dying as top legal figures back Dame Esther Rantzen
Three of Britain’s top prosecutors have united to back a change in the law to allow someone who is terminally ill to end their life. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Please write to your MPs about assisted dying, Dame Esther urges Express readers
The Childline founder stressed the power of campaigning and personal stories ahead of next month’s crucial vote. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Assisted dying poll shock just weeks before MPs vote
MPs have been urged to “listen to the public mood and bring about real change for dying people and their families”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Esther’s hope for ‘impossible dream’ after Starmer renews assisted dying vow
Dame Esther Rantzen has been given fresh hope that she will live to see a Commons debate on assisted dying take place. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »‘Keep your promise and hold assisted dying vote’, Dame Esther tells Starmer
Lifelong campaigner Dame Esther warned that “time is running out” for her and other terminally ill people who are desperate for the law to change. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Dame Esther handed hope as Citizens’ Jury backs law change on assisted dying
The project aimed to mirror the English population by creating a “mini public” which reflects the demographics and attitudes of the nation. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Esther Rantzen victory as Labour MP plots assisted dying push from backbenches
EXCLUSIVE: Jake Richards told the Express there was no other issue that crossed his mind when his name was called in a Parliamentary ballot. Daily Express :: Health Feed
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