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Esther Rantzen Slams Lords for Sabotaging Dying Bill

2/26/2026

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  • Dame Esther Rantzen criticized peers in the House of Lords for 'blatant sabotage' of the assisted dying bill, risking passage.
  • With only five days left for debate, Rantzen, terminally ill with cancer, expressed heartbreak.
  • She plans to seek assisted dying in Switzerland, citing recognition of the right to die with dignity.
  • Rantzen described some peers' actions as an attempt to block the bill rather than scrutinize it.