Rantzen's 'great relief' after assisted dying vote
Dame Esther Rantzen has said she feels "great relief" after MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. She has described the historic vote, which will pave the way for a change in law, as "a good day for parliament".
Esther Rantzen: I thought I'd never be alive to see government vote on assisted dying
Esther Rantzen: I thought I'd never be alive to see government vote on assisted dyingSource: Good Morning Britain When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on the line.
Assisted dying bill - latest: Esther Rantzen reacts to ‘extraordinary’ vote as MPs back historic legislation
Dame Esther Rantzen described Kim Leadbeater’s introduction of her bill as “extraordinary” as MPs voted in favour of the legislation following a fierce commons debate.The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill received 330 ayes and 275 noes,
Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ at assisted dying vote result
Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ at assisted dying vote result - The 84-year-old broadcaster had been at the forefront of the debate in the run-up to Friday’s vote.
Dame Esther Rantzen 'never thought she'd be here' as she issues heartbreaking plea
Dame Esther Rantzen spoke to the ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain today ahead of the MPs' vote on the Assisted Dying bill.
Dame Esther Rantzen vows to ‘haunt’ MPs if assisted dying isn’t legalised
Dame Esther Rantzen says she will ‘come back and haunt’ MPs who are yet to change the law on assisted dying. MPs will debate and vote on Friday over the Assisted Dying Bill and decide whether or not the proposed controversial legislation can move to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.
Families who take loved ones to die in Switzerland no longer breaking law, Esther Rantzen says
Broadcaster says MPs vote means police may no longer prosecute people for helping those who go to Dignitas clinic to die
Esther Rantzen attacks Wes Streeting's 'vocal opposition' to assisted dying bill
Dame Esther Rantzen said she was "disappointed" in Wes Streeting over his "vocal opposition" to the assisted dying bill. The Health Secretary sparked controversy after suggesting the proposals could lead to other NHS cuts. He has ordered officials to look at the costs for the health service of implementing any changes in the law on assisted dying.
Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill
Dame Esther Rantzen has said she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying. The broadcaster previously revealed she had joined Dignitas, the assisted dying clinic in Switzerland,
Esther Rantzen’s message to public on day of historic assisted dying vote
Dame Esther Rantzen has issued a message to the public and MPs on the day of the historic assisted dying vote. MPs will today (29 November) vote over whether or not to legalize assisted dying. Speaking to Good Morning Britain,
Dame Esther Rantzen 'never thought she'd be here' as she makes devastating plea
Dame Esther Rantzen gave an interview to Good Morning Britain today ahead of the MPs debating the Assisted Dying bill
Esther Rantzen hails ‘extraordinary’ Kim Leadbeater for leading assisted dying bill
Esther Rantzen hailed Kim Leadbeater, who sponsored the assisted dying bill, as "extraordinary" after MPs voted in favour of ...
Dame Esther Rantzen fears her kids' memories of her will be ruined as she issues plea
Dame Esther Ranzen has admitted she has fears about her kids' memories of her if her death is long as she opened up on Good ...