New assisted dying law would probably be too late for Esther Rantzen, says MP

A new assisted dying law was likely to be too late for Dame Esther Rantzen, Kim Leadbeater said (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) - (PA Archive)

The MP behind the assisted dying Bill has praised Dame Esther Rantzen for “fighting for the future of people who are terminally ill”, as she acknowledged any new law was likely to come too late for the broadcaster.

Kim Leadbeater praised the Childline founder for her “amazing campaigning on this issue”, having spoken with her during her research on the debate around changing the law.