Esther Rantzen hails petition as ministers say MPs can bring in right to die law | UK | News [Video]

Dame Esther Rantzen has expressed her heartfelt thanks to more than 125,000 petition backers after the Government promised it “would not stand in the way” if MPs want to legalise assisted dying.

The Childline founder, who sparked a passionate national debate by revealing her stage four lung cancer diagnosis and wish to die on her own terms, said she was “so pleased” with the response.

She added: “I know this is due to our petition, so heartfelt thanks to everyone who signed it.

“But because time is running out before an election, we still need every party to guarantee that this debate is in their manifesto.

“So let’s all write to our MPs expressing our deep concern that all of us must be given this crucial choice.”

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