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The Papers: 'MPs' historic vote on assisted dying' and 'Notre-Dame reborn'

The news of MPs supporting a bill on assisted dying dominates Saturday's front pages.

Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?

The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.

The Assisted Dying Debate

Amol and Nick catch-up with Dame Esther Rantzen and speak to two MPs about how their religion has influenced their thinking.

Assisted dying: The vote

Plus, can Starmer grip migration?

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

MPs Vote in Favour of Assisted Dying

The bill will now face more scrutiny before it can become law.

Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to reopen

Precious ornaments, including a 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, are being returned to Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral as the church prepares to reopen after it was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

60 Minutes returns to Notre Dame

Next Sunday, 60 Minutes returns to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, bringing viewers a unique first look at the rebirth of one of the world’s great treasures.

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

World - Yahoo News - November 11

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls short

World - Financial Times - November 12

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying

Charles Foster believes he has a duty to defend against a state-sanctioned and medicalised means to self-obliterate

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

How assisted dying laws differ across the world

About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying

As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

This legislation does not contain watertight safeguards, leaving vulnerable groups at risk

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote

Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to call

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience

If the bill passes, it will become one of the biggest talking points at Westminster of 2025.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

Many powerful voices spoke for and against the bill, but those of constituents had the greatest sway over MPs. • Assisted dying vote – latest updates . It is hard to think of a better MP to take ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

'Palliative care is not good enough - there's no plan to fix it'

Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.

How historic and emotional day unfolded

While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.

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The Papers: 'MPs' historic vote on assisted dying' and 'Notre-Dame reborn'

Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?

The Assisted Dying Debate

Assisted dying: The vote

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

MPs Vote in Favour of Assisted Dying

Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to reopen

60 Minutes returns to Notre Dame

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister

Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

How assisted dying laws differ across the world

Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience

UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

The power behind the vote for assisted dying? Ordinary people

'Palliative care is not good enough - there's no plan to fix it'

How historic and emotional day unfolded

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