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Assisted dying supporters reject bullying claims as use of Parliament Act raised

Backers say the Act could be invoked to override objections from peers if the draft law is not approved before the King’s Speech.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Missing People launches new SafeCall lifeline after The Independent’s successful campaign

With the support of our readers, the charity has officially launched SafeCall, a new lifeline designed to reach the 72,000 children who disappear in the UK every year

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Shocking 2026 DeathList Unveiled: Joe Biden, William Shatner And Dame Judi Dench Added To 'Sick' Annual Ranking

The 2026 DeathList is revealed, featuring newcomers Joe Biden and William Shatner. Explore why this 'sick' annual ranking of 50 celebrities is sparking global debate.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

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How players of the People’s Postcode Lottery helped missing children

Players helped make the plan to launch SafeCall possible – The Independent’s campaign with charity Missing People to set up a lifeline specifically for young people in crisis

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen gives heartbreaking update on cancer battle as she admits she's celebrating Christmas early so there's 'more chance I'll be alive'

The TV veteran is planning an early Christmas with her loved ones

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025

Esther Rantzen plans early Christmas to give her chance of being ‘alive’ for it

The Childline founder and former broadcaster was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025

Sir David Beckham backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign to help missing children

The former England captain lends his support to The Independent’s SafeCall appeal with the charity Missing People, launched to raise £165,000 for a new lifeline for the 70,000 children reported missing each year

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

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‘So many young people feel they can’t ask for help’: Dame Esther Rantzen on why she’s supporting The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

The broadcaster and Childline founder says SafeCall will offer a lifeline to children who feel unseen and unheard, as she urges readers to back The Independent’s campaign with Missing People

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Esther Rantzen says she will go to Dignitas to die alone as she makes desperate plea

Esther Rantzen has said she will go to Dignitas to die alone as she made a desperate plea to the government

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen: I am making arrangements to travel alone to Dignitas

The Childline founder is among the high-profile critics of the current law, branding it ‘cruel’.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Do better on fake images, Esther Rantzen’s daughter tells social media firms

The Childline founder and broadcaster’s family said they felt compelled to release birthday pictures to show online images were fake.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025

Esther Rantzen speaks of ‘enormous relief’ after MPs backed assisted dying Bill

Dame Esther said it is important that patients with terminal illnesses can make their own choices.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Esther Rantzen hails Commons passage of ‘rigorous and safe’ assisted dying bill

Campaigner, who has terminal cancer, hopes bill will make it past any potential obstacles in the Lords

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025

Peers challenge Esther Rantzen over assisted dying bill comments

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

Peers clash with Esther Rantzen over plans to delay and change assisted dying bill

The TV personality’s appeal for the House of Lords not to hold up Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying legislation has been met with scorn

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Assisted dying law closer but MPs’ support narrows in historic vote

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has cleared the Commons and will now move to the Lords.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Rantzen: MPs backing assisted dying Bill will protect people from ‘bad death’

Campaigners inside Parliament and outside in Parliament Square were jubilant and tearful following the result of the vote.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Campaigners for and against assisted dying make feelings known at Westminster

Protesters on both sides of the debate gathered outside Parliament ahead of Friday’s crucial vote.

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Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

MPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote

MPs have a free vote on the Bill, meaning they decide according to their conscience rather than along party lines.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Assisted dying bill: Why this momentous vote remains so uncertain

NEWS ANALYSIS: Kim Leadbeater’s bill passed with a majority of 55 at the second reading, but David Maddox explains why there is still a chance it could be voted down

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Esther Rantzen and terminally ill preacher make case for assisted dying Bill

The House of Commons will vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, which will see it either progress to the Lords or fall.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter ‘hopeful’ assisted dying Bill can pass major vote

MPs will gather for the next major vote on the Bill on Friday, which could see it either fall or progress to the Lords.

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims

Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debate

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Voices: Readers call for compassion in assisted dying debate – ‘I should have the right to die if I want to’

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Many argued for greater autonomy, referencing the suffering of loved ones and calling current restrictions cruel and outdated

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