Dignity in Dying
@dignityindying.org.uk
We believe in choice at the end of life. Including the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.
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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.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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.
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The people want the right to die and the Commons have supported the bill so any attempts by the Lords to deliberately run down the clock would be illegitimate.
January 10, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The people want the right to die and the Commons have supported the bill so any attempts by the Lords to deliberately run down the clock would be illegitimate.
Last night, Lord Falconer tabled a motion calling on the Lords to be given the time to allow it to reach its Third Reading vote - fulfilling its duty as a revising chamber.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Last night, Lord Falconer tabled a motion calling on the Lords to be given the time to allow it to reach its Third Reading vote - fulfilling its duty as a revising chamber.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
The House backed the motion unanimously - recognising the public expectation that the Bill be put to a final vote in the Lords.
Lord Russell warns that the House of Lords must uphold proper self-regulation, arguing that some Lords are in danger of acting against both the interests and reputation of the Upper House in their handling of the assisted dying Bill.
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lord Russell warns that the House of Lords must uphold proper self-regulation, arguing that some Lords are in danger of acting against both the interests and reputation of the Upper House in their handling of the assisted dying Bill.
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This motion has passed the Lords tonight meaning the authorities will now explore making more time for the assisted dying bill.
NEW: Four senior lords have urged peers to allow more time for the assisted dying bill - including Baroness Butler-Sloss who opposes it.
Motion on to be debated tomorrow.
Supporters say bill is running out of time. Opponents say 1000+ amendments are necessary scrutiny.
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Motion on to be debated tomorrow.
Supporters say bill is running out of time. Opponents say 1000+ amendments are necessary scrutiny.
www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This motion has passed the Lords tonight meaning the authorities will now explore making more time for the assisted dying bill.
“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.
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.
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
“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.
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.
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...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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...
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Today, members of the House of Lords passed a motion that demonstrates clearly that it believes the assisted dying Bill - backed by the public and MPs - must be allowed to progress.
The message is clear: Lords don’t want to see this Bill subject to bad-faith tactics.
The message is clear: Lords don’t want to see this Bill subject to bad-faith tactics.
January 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Today, members of the House of Lords passed a motion that demonstrates clearly that it believes the assisted dying Bill - backed by the public and MPs - must be allowed to progress.
The message is clear: Lords don’t want to see this Bill subject to bad-faith tactics.
The message is clear: Lords don’t want to see this Bill subject to bad-faith tactics.
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James’s terminally ill mum had to travel to Dignitas alone for an assisted death.
Now, one year on from MPs voting for the assisted dying Bill, a handful of Peers are trying to delay and derail it.
Write to Peers and let them know we expect progress, not sabotage.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Now, one year on from MPs voting for the assisted dying Bill, a handful of Peers are trying to delay and derail it.
Write to Peers and let them know we expect progress, not sabotage.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
James’s terminally ill mum had to travel to Dignitas alone for an assisted death.
Now, one year on from MPs voting for the assisted dying Bill, a handful of Peers are trying to delay and derail it.
Write to Peers and let them know we expect progress, not sabotage.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
Now, one year on from MPs voting for the assisted dying Bill, a handful of Peers are trying to delay and derail it.
Write to Peers and let them know we expect progress, not sabotage.
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
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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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
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Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
January 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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A powerful intervention from senior Lords figures.
The message is clear: scrutiny, not sabotage.
The public and Commons are behind this Bill - the Lords must respect the democratic will.
Ask a Member of the House of Lords to keep the Bill moving:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
The message is clear: scrutiny, not sabotage.
The public and Commons are behind this Bill - the Lords must respect the democratic will.
Ask a Member of the House of Lords to keep the Bill moving:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A powerful intervention from senior Lords figures.
The message is clear: scrutiny, not sabotage.
The public and Commons are behind this Bill - the Lords must respect the democratic will.
Ask a Member of the House of Lords to keep the Bill moving:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
The message is clear: scrutiny, not sabotage.
The public and Commons are behind this Bill - the Lords must respect the democratic will.
Ask a Member of the House of Lords to keep the Bill moving:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
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Opponents of the assisted dying Bill are urging the Lords to "respect the fact that it passed through the Commons with a convincing majority."
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December 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Opponents of the assisted dying Bill are urging the Lords to "respect the fact that it passed through the Commons with a convincing majority."
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So sorry, for Kate and Poppy, that we live in such a bizarre world. Choice, and personal freedom, are held in such high regard in every area of life these days, but not in death apparently? An awful thing to have to witness. Cruelty we wouldn't inflict on an animal. Surely this has to change?
Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
So sorry, for Kate and Poppy, that we live in such a bizarre world. Choice, and personal freedom, are held in such high regard in every area of life these days, but not in death apparently? An awful thing to have to witness. Cruelty we wouldn't inflict on an animal. Surely this has to change?
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A good piece on how difficult it's becoming to control the anger and frustration caused by the rigid unarguable stances of those opposing the assisted dying bill.
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A good piece on how difficult it's becoming to control the anger and frustration caused by the rigid unarguable stances of those opposing the assisted dying bill.
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Thank you to @anthonyhorowitz.com writing in @newstatesman1913.bsky.social for sharing his thoughts on the importance of giving terminally ill adults like his Mum choice and dignity in their dying days⤵️
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Thank you to @anthonyhorowitz.com writing in @newstatesman1913.bsky.social for sharing his thoughts on the importance of giving terminally ill adults like his Mum choice and dignity in their dying days⤵️
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Autonomy, the right to make one’s own choices, is one of the 4 classical ethical tenets of medicine.There is no logical or ethical reason for this to be denied, especially at death, the “most intimate moment” of one’s life. @sarahwootton.bsky.social @dignityindying.org.uk
"it’s my death I’m talking about, probably the most intimate moment in my life, and I resent anyone who wants to step in the way and tell me how they believe it has to happen." @anthonyhorowitz.com on how his mother's death shaped his view on assisted dying www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Autonomy, the right to make one’s own choices, is one of the 4 classical ethical tenets of medicine.There is no logical or ethical reason for this to be denied, especially at death, the “most intimate moment” of one’s life. @sarahwootton.bsky.social @dignityindying.org.uk
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An eloquent piece on why we should be allowed to choose an Assisted death.
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
An eloquent piece on why we should be allowed to choose an Assisted death.
Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
January 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Kate Bilderbeck blew out a candle on her 59th birthday cake wishing that she wouldn't have to live any longer with pancreatic cancer. She lived, in agony, for six more days.
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Read her daughter Poppy’s powerful case for end-of-life choice:
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
Why can't I choose when to die?
Opponents of assisted dying are denying people freedom to determine their own end
www.newstatesman.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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...
He argues assisted dying is about dignity, autonomy and trusting people with their own lives.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/soc...
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of a transformative year for choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of a transformative year for choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
Courage, compassion and persistence turned decades of advocacy into real progress.
Together, let’s make 2026 the year the UK delivers true choice at the end of life.
“I would urge the other place to… respect the clearly expressed view of the elected chamber.”
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
December 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“I would urge the other place to… respect the clearly expressed view of the elected chamber.”
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell says the Lords have a right to scrutinise laws - but a duty not to delay or block the will of elected MPs.
🚨Time to defend democracy🚨
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🚨Time to defend democracy🚨
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
A small minority of unelected Lords are trying to block the assisted dying Bill.
Only public pressure can stop Lords’ attempts to block popular legislation - that speaking up works.
✍️ Write to a Lord - it takes one minute:
dignityindying.org.uk/actnow
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There is strong backing for the assisted dying Bill.
When people hear what the Bill actually does, more than seven in ten support it.
yougov.co.uk/health/artic...
When people hear what the Bill actually does, more than seven in ten support it.
yougov.co.uk/health/artic...
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There is strong backing for the assisted dying Bill.
When people hear what the Bill actually does, more than seven in ten support it.
yougov.co.uk/health/artic...
When people hear what the Bill actually does, more than seven in ten support it.
yougov.co.uk/health/artic...