Dame Esther Rantzen advocates for assisted dying as MPs debate new bill

Dame Esther Rantzen spoke on ITV's Good Morning Britain as MPs debated the Assisted Dying bill. She supports the bill, which would allow terminally ill patients to seek a medically-assisted death, highlighting the current law's cruelty. Rantzen, diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, expressed concern about the agony some face without adequate palliative care. She emphasized her desire for a dignified death at home, rather than traveling alone to Switzerland under current laws. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would permit eligible patients to end their lives with the agreement of two doctors and a High Court judge. Rantzen noted that even if the bill passes, it may take a year to implement.