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‘I was denied being with her in her last moments’: campaigners on assisted dying bill

As bill to allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own lives enters parliament, supporters of the law change speak out

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying bill: What it means for patients - as terminally ill to be able to take own life in 21 days

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s controversial legislation to be published

The Independent UK

Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate

The legislation would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their lives.

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‘I want a choice’: terminally ill women urge early Commons vote on assisted dying

Two cancer patients call on election winner to end options of suffering, death at Dignitas, or taking their own lives

The Guardian - UK

‘I will probably not be given the chance to die in my favourite place’: Esther Rantzen on the right to choose a good death

A cancer diagnosis has reinforced the presenter’s belief that the time for change has come

The Guardian - UK

‘When life becomes intolerable, I want out’: Britons’ views on assisted dying

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can face prison for helping someone end their life. Some want the law to change

The Guardian - UK

MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims

Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015

The Guardian - UK

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Isle of Man parliament backs bill to legalise assisted dying

Crown dependency could be first part of Britain and Ireland to allow terminally ill adults to choose

The Guardian - UK

Majority of religious people back legalising assisted dying, poll suggests

MPs are being encouraged to ‘bring forward this debate as a matter of urgency’ by pro-change campaigners.

The Independent UK

‘I don’t want to suffer’: the case for assisted dying in Scotland

Ani, who has motor neurone disease, and Suzie, who watched her husband die in agony, share their reasons for wanting change

The Guardian - UK

Religious leaders ‘out of step with flocks’ on assisted dying, says UK rabbi

Jonathan Romain, chair of Dignity in Dying, says assisted dying is ‘in line with religious ideals of compassion and care’

The Guardian - UK

Prue Leith begs MPs to stop 'gossiping' and change law on 'assisted dying'

The Bake Off judge shared the story of her brother’s 'dreadful' death as she pleaded with MPs to change the law so people with terminal illnesses don't have to endure excruciating pain

Daily Mirror

‘Take action’ and change law to legalise assisted dying, Prue Leith urges MPs

The 83-year-old, who is a long-standing campaigner on the issue, was speaking at Parliament at an event hosted by Dignity In Dying.

The Independent UK

Isle of Man public almost evenly split on assisted dying law consultation

There was a total of 3,316 responses and these will inform the drafting of legislation.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

The television presenter wonders who would want to spend their last days travelling to an ‘impersonal institution in a foreign country’.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying ban ‘failing families’ as British membership of Dignitas soars

Campaigning organisation Dignity in Dying said the numbers are ‘evidence that the ban on assisted dying is failing British families’.

Daily Mirror

Majority of Brits demand action on assisted dying ban as 1 in 3 say 'bring a bill now'

A new poll found overall, 74% of Brits support legalising assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults

Daily Record

Cancer patient 'suffocating to death' believes he should be allowed to end own life

Stephen James Davies said his life is 'worse than a nightmare' after his ongoing battle with lymphoma has left him in so much pain he is unable to walk to his kitchen without gasping for air.

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Wales Online

'Cancer has destroyed me and left me alone. I should be allowed to end my life'

Stephen James Davies says he is living in misery in his flat in Cardiff

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle dies in harrowing scenes after plan to 'end days alone'

Emmerdale's Faith Dingle makes a devastating decision next week, after the decision to end her life amid her battle with cancer

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale partners with Dignity in Dying as Faith reveals plan to take her own life

ITV soap Emmerdale has been working with nationwide organisation Dignity in Dying in regards to the sensitive storyline involving Faith Dingle and her choice to end her own life

Manchester Evening News

The man who killed his wife by slitting her throat in 'an act of love'... and the emotional debate that followed

"Without urgent reform we will certainly see more tragic cases like the Mansfields, but fortunately the clamour for change is louder than ever"

Wales Online

Mum who 'wanted to decide if and when it happened' spent £10,000 to end her life

Glenys Porter's son has now spoken out about assisted dying

Daily Mirror

Mum, 67, had to spend £10,000 to end her life after a decade of suffering

Glenys Porter spent 10 years prior to her death battling the advanced stages of Huntington's disease, a neurological disorder which robs sufferers of their ability to walk, talk or swallow

Liverpool Echo

Mum of two forced to spend £10k to end her 'suffering'

Glenys Porter travelled to Switzerland after living in pain for more than a decade

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