I need the assisted dying to be an option. I had cancer and am terrified,when it comes back, to die in agony of excruciating pain. Almost 200,000 people in the UK die of cancer every year. Should we not be allowed to choose how we go?

“This is so out of step with what normally happens, it feels quite clear to me that the intention is to delay or block the bill. “I think it’s outrageous that a small group of people in the Lords is doing this.” Thw words of Hannah Slater, who has breast cancer that has spread to her brain.

The Observer View: Lords are defying democracy over assisted dying The sabotage of the end of life bill by a small group of unelected individuals is unconstitutional https://bit.ly/45JKbFv

The plot against democracy The peers whose long debates could kill the assisted dying bill, James Tapper and Katie Riley report https://bit.ly/3ZeyMd5

It must be frustrating for the rest of the Lords, especially those who'd like to amend but not kill this bill. Their whole shtick is "serious considered debate and amendment", and they could have provided valuable insights here.

Possibly the best case for House of Lords reform there has ever been.

So sorry to hear of the death of Nathaniel Dye….I met him at the launch of Leadbeater Bill. Sat next to me&Kim, he was a legendary campaigner and lovely man. It will be left to the rest of us to campaign for the #assisteddyinglaw he wanted to see happen. RIP Nat open.substack.com/pub/drdavidn...

Very sad to hear that Nathaniel Dye has passed away. A truly inspirational gentleman. May he rest in peace.

I’m utterly heartbroken to hear of the death of Nathaniel Dye MBE. Musician, teacher, campaigner and friend to so many of us. Nat was a beautiful man with a heart of gold. He squeezed every last drop of joy out of life and taught me so much about why living a good death matters.

“The Assisted Dying Bill is helping people like me to prepare for the worst”. This week I interviewed Nathaniel Dye, who has raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. He campaigned for his MP, Wes Streeting, during the election, but disagrees on assisted dying.

My terminal illness has taught me how precious life is – but also the value of a good death | Nathaniel Dye

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Nathaniel Dye – a very kind, inspirational man who truly knew and valued the power of education. May he rest in peace.

Growing pressure from media & both Houses on handful of opposed Peers using obstructive tactics. This isn't about improving the Bill or protecting dying people; it's a time-worn anti-choice strategy. Dying people deserve better - so do MPs and the public. economist.com/britain/2026...

History being made today as Jersey's States Assembly backs assisted dying for 3rd time in landslide vote. Feb sees final debate before legalisation. Thinking of the Jèrriais campaigners who've fought for so long & those who sadly didn't live to see this. This is for you. www.itv.com/news/channel...

BREAKING: The House of Lords will be able to sit until 5:30pm this Friday and 6pm on following Fridays in order to extend the time to debate the assisted dying bill. Chief Whip has permitted the extended hours as peers struggle to work through more than a thousand amendments.

It's had 100+ hours of scrutiny in the Commons. Now, even Peers who oppose assisted dying are warning that blocking the Terminally Ill Adults Bill through delay damages the reputation of the House of Lords itself. Let Parliament decide. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

‘If I’m in extreme pain, with no chance of a cure & if I’m getting no pleasure out of life…. then I have the perfect human right to end my life. I don’t want to go to some industrial estate in Switzerland. I’m a great believer & supporter of assisted dying in the UK’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My friend Alain was a courageous campaigner for #DignityInDying as he fought brain cancer. He died peacefully in the end, but was denied the death he had wanted to choose. Others should not be denied the right to die on their own terms as Alain was. www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/assiste....

It is important that Parliament has the time to debate this issue, which matters to so many people. I strongly support legalising assisted dying and believe that anyone facing unbearable, terminal pain should have the right to choose a dignified end, rather than be forced to suffer.

Dying people don’t have the luxury of time, yet a small but vocal minority of opponents in the House of Lords are attempting to run down the clock on the assisted dying Bill. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

A cardiologist says he is supporting the assisted dying bill after seeing “frightening, horrific” and “grotesque” deaths.

In today's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social, @anthonyhorowitz.com reflects on his mother’s death from cancer and simply asks: why can’t we choose when to die? He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives. www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...

Louise Shackleton, who was under police investigation for accompanying her dying husband to Dignitas, is relieved that Peers have unanimously agreed that the assisted dying Bill should be allowed to complete its stages in the House of Lords. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

“We have the public watching us. We absolutely have to get [the assisted dying] Bill through.” Even Baroness Butler-Sloss, who remains personally opposed to assisted dying, is unequivocal: Lords must stop bad-faith tactics attempting to block the Bill, and get it to Third Reading.

“I think there would be a massive negative reaction from the public… if we don’t actually get through this legislation.” Lord Mohammed of Tinsley stresses the Upper House’s duty is to deliver proper scrutiny on the assisted dying Bill, not to block the will of the Commons and public.

This motion has passed the Lords tonight meaning the authorities will now explore making more time for the assisted dying bill.

Compassion wins in NY, where assisted dying will soon be legalised. Gov Hochul: “There’s a lot of religious conflict in me, the way I was raised. But I realized it’s not about me, it’s about 20 mill New Yorkers... I was taught that God is merciful & compassionate, and so must we be.” t.co/AHgkUxrcXP

I met with Dignity in Dying campaigners for the anniversary of the Assisted Dying Bill’s 2nd reading in Parliament. I’m proud of the strong local campaign in Bath demanding this much needed law, with 83% of residents supporting it. We must now ensure it continues to progress through the Lords.

Assisted dying "merits detailed scrutiny. It is a different matter if procedural sabotage is the intent... The elected chamber has approved assisted dying & it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is 'talked out' by a clique of unelected peers."

Starmer signals that it would be wrong for House of Lords to kill off assisted dying bill with delaying tactics - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Sir Keir Starmer has said MPs must have the final say on any changes to the assisted dying legislation, which is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords

Our loved ones deserve better. Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo. The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.

“...the option of assisted dying wouldn’t have replaced care, it would have honoured her autonomy when care could no longer ease her suffering.” Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins

A widow who travelled to Dignitas with her husband says she has "found peace’ as the Lords debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill again on Friday.

Today the Lords start the process of debating over 900 amendments (579 of which laid by just 7 peers) to the assisted dying Bill. As they do, lets hope they have people like Ed front of mind. #YesToDignity news.sky.com/story/eds-li...

Frmr Cab Secs Gus O’Donnell & Andrew Turnbull, frmr Lords speaker Helene Hayman, doctor Robert Winston, frmr party leaders Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson & Natalie Bennett among 65 Peers urging HoL not to "frustrate the clear democratic mandate expressed by elected Members", who have twice backed Bill.

🕙 Assisted dying is on the agenda in #HouseOfLords from 10am today as members debate the #TerminallyIllAdultsBill. ➡️ Find out more and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...

These Peers are absolutely right. "We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate." As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.

Almost two-thirds from just 7 Peers, all longstanding opponents. They include denying terminally ill Welsh people choice, preventing someone from visiting family overseas or going on a final holiday aborad, and demanding a negative pregnancy test. Is this really about protecting vulnerable people?

Prof Sam Ahmedzai: assisted dying can work alongside palliative care. In other countries it often happens at home, with support from community and specialist services. He stresses both should happen in tandem — giving patients timely, quality end-of-life options.

“The majority of disabled people support assisted dying.” Sir Tom Shakespeare said the Bill is more compassionate and safer than the current law — and evidence from countries where assisted dying for terminally ill adults is legal shows that these laws work safely.

@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity

Thank you to the Select Committee in the House of Lords for the opportunity to discuss the comprehensive safeguards in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - none of which currently exist. The Bill addresses the failing status quo provides safe & compassionate #ChoiceAtTheEndOfLife

"Public opinion is asking us to take this on," Senator Patricia Kramer... told lawmakers in the capital, Montevideo. The same is true here. The support among Brits is unwavering. MPs have listened & twice voted to back change. Lords must now respect this clear mandate. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

With proceedings in the Lords continuing from next week, I hope that Peers will continue to deliver on the mandate provided by MPs to introduce meaningful choice for dying people who need it and greater protection for all at the end of life.

This case is yet more evidence of what we already know: the cruel status quo denies dying people the choice they want and need in the country they call home, and criminalises families' compassion for the people they love at the end of their lives. It is unfit for purpose.

The blanket ban on assisted dying in this country has put Louise - and too many like her - through more than any grieving widow should have to experience. I join Louise in her relief that this process is over. But it should never have happened. news.sky.com/video/assist...

Great blog dissecting a badly conducted, badly presented and badly reported poll. Stuff like this damages the credibility of polling (and of poll reporting).

A very good read.