the labour mp kim leadbeater is behind the bill. this debate now. and i do think the mood has changed. i think the mood has changed publicly, and i think it probably has changed within parliament. so i have spoken to quite a lot of the new intake of mps, and they think the time is right to have this debate. they are nervous in some respects, as am i, because it's such an important issue and it's such an emotive issue, but i think the consensus is that the time is right to have that debate and discussion. and i really hope that for my part, i can facilitate that in what is a respectful and compassionate way. campaigners argue changing the law would be more humane. anil�*s father ian had multiple sclerosis, and the day before his 60th birthday he took his own life. i think that the current law as it stands is dangerous and it leads people to take decisions that are lonely, isolating and incredibly risky, just like my father. and really what the law should do is protect people. but others say better end—of—life care should be the prior

wales the right to choose to end their life will be introduced in parliament by this labour mp, kim leadbeaterfalconer, which would allow terminally ill adults with six months or fewer to live to get medical help to end their own lives. also here is another labour mp, rachael maskell, who doesn't want assisted dying, or assisted suicide as some call it, to be legalised. at the moment assisted suicide — intentionally helping another person to end their life — is currently banned in england, wales and northern ireland with a maximum prison sentence of up to m years. scotland, jersey and the isle of man are also considering changes to the law. first, we'll bring you the story ofjane and dirk vervoorts. dirk had huntington's, an incurable degenerative condition, and tried to take his own life three times because he wanted to go, he said, before the condition "robbed him of his dignity". he eventually died with a number of police officers and paramedics around his bed. jane was subsequently investigated and she says she was "made to feel like a murderer". the police decided it wasn't a criminal mat

the bill has been put forward by labour's kim leadbeater, who says the current law isn't fit for purposeand parliamentary passage for the bill, on which mps will be allowed to vote with their consciences. ukraine's president, volodymyr zelensky, has presented a so—called "victory plan" that he says would be enough to end the war with russia. he told parliament that an essential part of his plan was for nato to invite ukraine to become a member, and that ukraine's allies must end restrictions on long—range strikes on russia. translation: for decades, russia was using the geopolitical uncertainty in europe and the fact that ukraine is not a nato member as a factor to challenge our safety. a ukraine invitation to nato is fundamental to peace. our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse is in kyiv. is president zelensky likely to be granted what he wants by his allies? this is the crucial question, sophie. this proposal, it is a victory plan, as he puts it, is only as good as the willingness of his western allies to accept it. we understand he is going to have a call shortly with president bi

but a new set of mps will get a new vote in the coming months, after labour's kim leadbeater came topons to propose laws and said she would put it forward. i also think there is a real sense within parliament that now is the time for this debate. as i say, it's nearly ten years since there was last a debate in the chamber. so, i think most people... you know, people are nervous, people know how serious this subject is, and i understand that. i feel nervous about it. but i also think it's important enough that we show parliament at its best, actually, which is debating something that we know matters to a huge amount of people. the broadcaster dame esther rantzen has lung cancer. she reignited calls for a debate and vote on assisted dying and got a promise from sir keir starmer that he'd support one happening. it's a tremendous thrill for me. i didn't expect to be alive when such a debate happened. i didn't expect to be around. i didn't think it would happen in time. if introduced, a new law would be likely to apply to people who've been told they have less than six months to live, and

labour mp kim leadbeater says the bill, though , will have the bill, though, will have strict criteriaafeguards. >> i've spoken to my parents about it, you know, i said, dad, you do know you don't have to do it. and he went, oh yeah, no you don't. of course you don't. it's about personal choice. and personal freedom and autonomy. that's the crux of the issue. so lots of safeguards and protections for terminally ill adults only. so this is not about disabled people. let's fight for the rights of disabled people. absolutely. i am front and centre of that campaign as well. and i understand it creates a nervousness within the disabled community. but it's not about them. it's about terminally ill people and their choice and their right, so that we don't have to hear stories after stories, after stories of people who have had a horrible end of life . end of life. >> hundreds are set to gather in parliament square today, calling on the government to protect the winter fuel payment for older people on low incomes . led by people on low incomes. led by charities. the campaigners are delivering

now the labour mp, kim leadbeater, who'll introduce a private members bill later this month, says theime for change is now. vicki young has our top story. he could have had what i would call a good death, and open death, something that is far easier to come to terms with and live with. find to terms with and live with. and neil lost his _ to terms with and live with. and neil lost his dad _ to terms with and live with. and neil lost his dad in _ to terms with and live with. and neil lost his dad in harrowing circumstances. ian had multiple sclerosis and the day before his 60th birthday he took his own life. i think the current law, as it stands, is dangerous, and it leads people to take decisions that are lonely, isolating and incredibly risking, just like my father and really what the law should do is protect people. to really what the law should do is protect maple-— really what the law should do is protect people. to the left, 330. it's been almost _ protect people. to the left, 330. it's been almost ten _ protect people. to the left, 330. it's been almost ten years - protect people

debate gathered outside parliament while inside, the labour mp behind the controversial bill, kim leadbeaterdes. powerful arguments on both sides of the debate on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to choose when to die. at the moment, the status quo is cruel, it's unfair and it is unsafe as well. dying people don't have choice. you hear that palliative care can do so much. well, i'm sorry, but it can't in all cases, and i witnessed what happened and i wouldn't wish it on anyone. to have a bill that says "we can kill" is really very dangerous for the weakest and most vulnerable in our society, for those that may say "i feel a burden". a lot of people like me are going to feel very threatened, and i think you are using emotional blackmail to say we should do as we are told. protesters gathered outside parliament this morning ahead of the introduction of a private member's bill which would legalise assisted dying in england and wales. i remember this moment of looking in my mother's eyes and she said to me, "i'm not afraid to die, val, but please, i'm terrified of suffering. "please

but a new set of mps will get a new vote in the coming months, after labour's kim leadbeater came topllot that gives backbench mps time in the commons to propose laws, and said she would put it forward. i also think there is a real sense within parliament that now is the time for this debate. as i say, it's nearly ten years since there was last a debate in the chamber. so i think most people... you know, people are nervous, people know how serious this subject is, and i understand that — i feel nervous about it — but i also think it's important enough that we show parliament at its best, actually, which is debating something that we know matters to a huge amount of people. the broadcaster dame esther rantzen has lung cancer. she reignited calls for a debate and vote on assisted dying, and got a promise from sir keir starmer that he'd support one happening. it's a tremendous thrill for me. i didn't expect to be alive when such a debate happened — i didn't expect to be around, i didn't think it would happen in time. if introduced, a new law would be likely to apply to people who've been

>> jo cox's sister, jo leadbeater, kim leadbeater has introduced the bill.ll do it. >> i, i am written to at least twice a week about assisted dying at least twice a week. >> oh , on on the grounds of they >> oh, on on the grounds of they want it. >> most people want it. but yeah, some people have very strong reasons not to have it. they worry about will, will, will older people sort of surrender themselves in to order support their families, etcetera, etcetera. >> i think it's i, i respect anyone's decision. i can't imagine what it's like to live in just constant pain. i can't imagine that. and i hope i never have to. so, you know, there is that. but i am worried about it being a slippery slope. i don't know how you feel about it. are you particularly bothered? >> yeah, i think especially considering the situation with the nhs where i think a lot of old people might consider assisted suicide compared to the long waiting list with the nhs. >> i think when that's the opfion >> i think when that's the option i wonder if it would be perfect. i do, i do hate to s

, the labour mp , >> kim leadbeater, the labour mp, speaking earlier.ell, hundreds are set to gather in parliament square today, calling on the government to protect the winter fuel payment for older people on low incomes led by charities. the campaigners are delivering a petition with over half a million signatures to the treasury and to downing street. they're demanding the payments are extended to more pensioners after the government's decision this summer to limit it to those on pension credit. supporters say the cut leaves millions at risk during the colder months . risk during the colder months. inflation has dropped to below the 2% target for the first time in over three years. figures for september show it fell to 1.7%. that's the lowest since april 2021. analysts had expected a smaller fall to 1.9%, and are now warning inflation could rise again, with higher energy costs on the horizon. the ons says that lower petrol prices and cheaper airfares drove that drop. however, food inflation has picked up again, rising faster than it did in august. tr

. >> labour mp kim leadbeater private member's bill will be voted on by mps at the end of november. > current law is not fit for purpose and this is not a law that would mean that everybody has to make that choice. but i think to give people that choice in some of the circumstances that we're hearing about today is really, really important. >> order , order! >> order, order! >> order, order! >> mps in westminster last voted on this most contentious of issues in 2015. >> to the right 118. the noes to the left 330. >> opinions are sharply divided. former conservative minister kit malthouse supports the change. >> a member of my extended family who died many years ago, actually of multiple sclerosis in horrible circumstances and more closely death in my wife's family from breast cancer, both of which reinforced in me the idea that if i were to face if anyone were to face those horrible circumstances, i'd at least like the choice . least like the choice. >> but liberal democrat leader sir ed davey is opposed. >> but for me, having looked after my mother, who was terminally ill and died wh

labour mp kim leadbeater says the bill will have strict criteria and safeguards. >> i've spoken to my you know, i said , dad, about it. you know, i said, dad, you do know you don't have to do it. and he went, oh yeah, no you don't. of course you don't. it's about personal choice and personal freedom and autonomy. that's the crux of the issue. so lots of safeguards and protections for terminally ill adults only. so this is not about disabled people. let's fight for the rights of disabled people. absolutely. i am front and centre of that campaign as well. and i understand it creates a nervousness within the disabled community. but it's not about them. it's about terminally ill people and their choice and their right, so that we don't have to hear stories after stories, after stories of people who have had a horrible end of life and finally, inflation has dropped below the 2% target for the first time in over three years. >> figures for september show it fell to 1.7%, the lowest since april 2021. analysts had expected a smaller fall to 1.9%, and now warn inflation could rise again with h

labour mp kim leadbeater says the bill will have strict criteria and safeguards. >> i've spoken to my it, you know, i said, dad, you do know you don't have to do it. and he went, oh yeah, no, you don't. of course you don't. it's about personal choice and personal freedom and autonomy. that's the crux of the issue. so lots of safeguards and protections for terminally ill adults only. so this is not about disabled people. let's fight for the rights of disabled people. absolutely. i am front and centre of that campaign as well. and i understand it creates a nervousness within the disabled community. but it's not about them. it's about terminally ill people and their choice and their right so that we don't have to hear stories after stories, after stories of people who have had a horrible end of life . end of life. >> and finally, thomas tuchel says he's very excited and honoured after being confirmed as england's new head coach. he officially starts in january with the goal of qualifying for the 2026 world cup. the fa says his appointment gives england their best chance of winning . thei