The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it undermine trust in the bill? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, talks to our deputy political editor, Jessica Elgo ... Show More
Oct 31
Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
What if someone told you the truth about the economy? For years, governments have tried spending more, spending less, cutting red tape, Brexit, levelling up – and still failed to increase growth per person in the UK. So what’s the lesson from the great British fairytale? On the l ... Show More
47m 15s
Nov 2024
Liz Carr: The UK's assisted dying debate
The UK parliament is considering landmark proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. They would, if approved, establish the right for some terminally ill people to choose a medically assisted death. Several European nations, Canada, and a number of US states have ... Show More
22m 58s
Nov 2024
109. Is it time to legalise assisted dying? (Kim Leadbeater)
Should assisted dying be legalised? How did the murder of her sister, Jo Cox, impact British politics? Why is the job of an MP so difficult?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater to discuss all this, and more.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day ... Show More
51m 37s
Nov 2024
Kim Leadbeater on assisted dying, fractious politics and Jo Cox
Next week, MPs will get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. A contentious subject, The Assisted Dying bill is being championed by MP Kim Leadbeater, sister of the murdered MP Jo ... Show More
40m 53s
Nov 2024
History in Parliament: MPs say YES to assisted dying
When the vote in the Commons came back, you could have heard a pin drop. In the end, after hours of often compelling, personal and emotional debate the result was conclusive. 330 MPs voted to pass the assisted dying bill on to the next stage. 275 voted against. But there was no w ... Show More
35m 25s