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Peers urged to be ‘very careful’ before any bids to thwart assisted dying Bill

Lord Dubs said blocking the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill would be a ‘regrettable step’.

Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen: I am making arrangements to travel alone to Dignitas

The Childline founder is among the high-profile critics of the current law, branding it ‘cruel’.

Evening Standard

Remembrance Sunday rules changed to protect NI peace process

Newly-released files show ministers warned there were ‘pressing political reasons’ why both David Trimble and Ian Paisley should participate.

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Sadiq Khan is right: Britain must decriminalise cannabis – or remain in the dark ages

Criminalising drugs ruins lives and wastes police resources. Many other countries have realised this – so when will UK politicians, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now.

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine

The National (Scotland)

'Control and censorship': Labour MPs speak out after being refused entry to Israel

TWO Labour MPs have spoken in the House of Commons after being refused entry to Israel, with one saying the country's actions were "about…

The National (Scotland)

Assisted dying: Catholic leader wishes Justin Welby was alongside him in debate

A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.

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Labour tempers flare over assisted dying as MP accuses peer of ‘hugely offensive’ remarks

Lord Falconer was accused of ‘offensive remarks’ over his claim that Shabana Mahmood’s opposition to the assisted dying bill is to do with her Islamic faith

The Independent UK

OPINION - The hereditary peers are an antiquated anachronism in the Lords, so let them stay

The hereditary peers aren’t beholden to political patronage; they’re a unique part of the constitution.

Evening Standard

UK riots: immigration is a boon, not a curse

After decades of hostility, politicians of all stripes must unite in promoting the many benefits that incomers bring to our nation

The Guardian - UK

At last, the chance to legalise assisted dying in the UK – and end the untold, unnecessary anguish

Tory MPs opposed to this human right have been swept away. On Friday in the Lords, a path towards choice will finally be set, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying bill to be introduced into House of Lords

Keir Starmer under pressure to allow vote as private member’s bill to be introduced in upper chamber

The Guardian - UK

Law is a mess and needs reform, inquiry on assisted dying told

Conservative chairman Steve Brine opened the two-hour hearing on Tuesday by acknowledging it is an ‘incredibly sensitive’ subject.

The Independent UK

Former Labour minister calls on Alister Jack to reveal Section 35 legal advice

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack should publish the legal advice which was used as the basis for the Section 35 order blocking gender recognition…

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‘As if written by someone on work experience’: Reaction to UK's Section 35 reasons

THE UK Government has published a detailed list of reasons why it has blocked gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood by issuing a section 35…

Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak must be on the same side to fix the economy

The economic news is worse than expected. The economy shrank by 0.1 per cent in March, as hard-stretched consumers began reining in their spending. Ominously, the contraction came before April’s 54 per cent increase in the energy price cap and May’s interest rate rise.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan forced to defend review of cannabis laws

City Hall doesn’t have the power to legalise cannabis in London, which the national Labour party opposes

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan appoints drugs tsar to explore legalising cannabis

The London mayor made the announcement after visiting a cannabis factory in Los Angeles

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