Dame Esther Rantzen has said she feels "great relief" after MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. She has described the historic vote, which will pave the way for a change in law, as "a good day for parliament".

In a moment of profound relief, Dame Esther Rantzen roared with joy as she watched history unfold from her New Forest retreat, as MPs voted on a matter of life and death in a landmark House of Commons showdown.

Dame Esther, who is terminally ill, has been a strong advocate for changing the law to allow dying adults to take their own lives in limited circumstances, without fear of their families being prosecu

Dame Esther Rantzen said she is “absolutely thrilled” at the result of the historic vote for assisted dying, and spoke of future generations being spared the “ordeals” currently suffered. The broadcaster,

Dame Esther Rantzen said she was "disappointed" in Wes Streeting over his "vocal opposition" to the assisted dying bill. The Health Secretary sparked controversy after suggesting the proposals could lead to other NHS cuts. He has ordered officials to look at the costs for the health service of implementing any changes in the law on assisted dying.

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