Kim Leadbeater, the MP who introduced the assisted dying bill into parliament, said it has been a "long journey" to get the bill passed. "It's been an extremely emotional journey. It was the right thing to happen," she said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says she is “confident” that Friday’s crucial vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will “get through” on Friday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions for the fifth day due to opposition demands for a discussion on alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar. Despite.. IndiaTimes
Parliament may have shut up shop for a six-week summer break, but MPs and the French president are turning up the heat on Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, with at least 125 MPs signing a cross-party letter demanding he take the step. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, with MPs signing a mass cross-party letter demanding he take the step. Sky News
Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, along with several MPs.. IndiaTimes
England midfielder Ella Toone says the Lionesses are determined to keep fighting as they prepare for Sunday’s Euro 2025 final against Spain. Reflecting on two dramatic comeback wins, Toone said: “It’s mad... we’ve probably given the fans at home heart attacks, but we’ve never given up.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour MP Stella Creasy has urged Sir Keir Starmer to recognise the state of Palestine now, warning that waiting could end hopes of a two-state solution. One of over 200 MPs to sign a letter to the Prime Minister, Creasy said: “Time is running out for Palestine,” and called recognition a powerful step towards securing a ceasefire and lasting peace. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A five-day walkout by resident doctors in England began this morning after talks with the UK Government broke down on Tuesday. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are on picket lines across the country demanding a 26% pay rise and better working conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are “angry on behalf of patients and other NHS staff.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Security preparations are underway as Donald Trump is set to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit. The former US president will land at Prestwick before heading to his Turnberry golf course. Reactions are divided, with one local saying, “There’s enough trouble in the world without Trump coming to play golf,” while another praised his investment and job creation in Scotland. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Scotland’s First Minister says he welcomes Donald Trump’s investment but will use the former president’s visit to raise serious international issues. John Swinney said the suffering in Gaza must end and called for international pressure on Israel to secure a ceasefire, adding that Trump’s trip is a chance to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard on the world stage. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote. Under a draft legislation being considered by Parliament, terminally ill adults expected to..
MPs will vote this Friday on a bill that would legalise assisted dying for people who are terminally ill in England and Wales. It is the first debate and vote on the issue in the Commons since 2015...
Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater,..