People take part in a demonstration at Old Palace Yard in Westminster, London, to oppose the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, November 29, 2024
MPs’ vote in favour of the End of Life (Terminally Ill Adults) Bill does not settle the matter, but puts Britain on a dangerous path given our broken health and social care system and a recently revived government propaganda war on people receiving social security.
Nothing in this country’s recent history nor in Labour’s programme suggests the danger of people being put under pressure to end their lives will diminish. Those risks must be front and centre of left campaigning as the Bill proceeds.
This moment must also underline the urgency of building a campaign to remove private interests from the NHS and properly resource it, to address the scandalous cost of social care and invest in a better quality of life for the disabled and long-term sick.
Evidence to peers from medical leaders, patient safety officials and the children’s commissioner has intensified fears that the Bill’s safeguards are inadequate, writes ADAM JAMES POLLOCK
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