Assisted dying bill to get further scrutiny by Lords committee Special panel to address concerns over funding and implementation as legislation passes first stage in Lords The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025
Peers warned not to stand in way as assisted dying Bill passes first Lords stage The House of Lords once again heard impassioned debate from staunch supporters and firm opponents on the second of a two-day debate. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
Assisted dying: Terminally ill ‘distressed’ by Theresa May’s suicide remark The legislation is back in the House of Lords for further debate. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
Peers expected to agree extra scrutiny as assisted dying debate returns to Lords A special committee is expected to be set up to take further evidence on issues around the draft legislation. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Theresa May accused of being ‘deeply insensitive’ after referring to assisted dying as ‘suicide’ Exclusive: The former prime minister was urged to reflect on her choice of words after her intervention in a Lords debate on assisted dying last week was dubbed ‘deeply cruel’ The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Workers’ rights Bill ‘step forward’ says Government as it urges against changes Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the Employment Rights Bill has improvements on zero-hours contracts, unfair dismissal and access to sick pay. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Minister fuels claims that Mandelson could be thrown out of Lords Jacqui Smith said she was ‘angry and disgusted’ by Peter Mandelson’s behaviour, adding that his fate in the Lords would be decided by chief whip Roy Kennedy The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties? Some MPs have called for him to be stripped of his peerage or have the Labour whip removed. Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025
‘Unprecedented’ number of terror charges since Labour’s Palestine Action ban At least 138 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action since July – far surpassing numbers related to the ‘War on Terror’ after 9/11 The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
MP behind assisted dying Bill rejects Theresa May’s ‘cover-up’ claim The Lords was debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for the first time on Friday. Evening Standard · 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
Relief for Chagos descendants as UK vote restores Mauritius sovereignty The British House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base. Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025
Assisted Dying Bill UK Debate: Over 200 Peers to Participate in Historic Event - What's on the Agenda? The House of Lords open for the two-day debate about the controversial Assisted Dying Bill UK, where over 200 peers are expected to attend. International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025
Assisted dying campaigner says Lords blocking Bill would leave her ‘devastated’ Hundreds of campaigners congregated outside Parliament ahead of a debate in the House of Lords over the Bill. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 It’s not too late: the House of Lords can still protect disabled people from this dangerous assisted dying bill MPs passed it without sufficient safeguarding. If there is any point to the upper chamber, it is to give the legislation the open debate we need, says political journalist and author Lucy Webster
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025 Scottish MP suspended by Starmer criticises Peter Mandelson retaining Labour whip A SCOTTISH MP who was suspended by Keir Starmer has criticised Peter Mandelson retaining the Labour whip despite being sacked as ambassador.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2025 SNP launch bid to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage after ambassador sacking THE SNP have lodged a Commons motion demanding Keir Starmer strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage with immediate effect.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 Equalities watchdog raises concerns ahead of debate on assisted dying Bill A record number of peers were set to take part in a two-day debate on the Bill for the first time, beginning on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Hospices ‘on the brink’ financially if assisted dying is legalised As House of Lords prepares to debate bill, Hospice UK says sector needs adequate funding for end-of-life care
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Assisted dying: What is likely to happen now the Bill is in the House of Lords? This is the furthest assisted dying legislation has progressed in the Westminster parliament to date.
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate Supporters of assisted dying, including Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen – who is terminally ill – have appealed to peers not to block the Bill.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Hedgehog highways could become requirement for new buildings Lords amend planning bill to include protections for wild animals, including bird-safe glass and swift bricks
Woman & Home · Sep 10, 2025 I Fought The Law ending explained: Breaking down the intense finale of the Sheridan Smith drama The heartbreaking story of Ann Ming's fight to get justice for her murdered daughter reached its TV conclusion, and did not disappoint
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025 Lords committee suggest parts of assisted dying Bill ‘sidestep parliament’ The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will come before the House of Lords for its first debate among peers on Friday.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025 Tanni Grey-Thompson hits out at abuse as Starmer comes under pressure over assisted dying bill With Kim Leadbeater’s bill set to be debated in the Lords on Friday, the former Paralympian star athlete who opposes the bill has revealed the abuse she has received from its supporters as allies in the Lords warn Starmer that it needs more time for scrutiny