What's happened
Senior figures in the UK are backing a new debate on legalising assisted dying, following revelations by Dame Esther Rantzen about her terminal illness and her consideration of assisted dying.
Why it matters
The issue of legalising assisted dying is gaining attention and support from senior political figures, following a public revelation by a well-known broadcaster about her terminal illness and consideration of assisted dying.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports that senior Conservative and Labour figures are backing a new debate on legalising assisted dying, while The Times and The Independent also cover the growing support for a new debate on this issue.
How we got here
The issue of legalising assisted dying has been under discussion following revelations by Dame Esther Rantzen about her terminal illness and her consideration of assisted dying.
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