Keir Starmer promises vote on assisted dying if Labour wins power

Sir Keir Starmer's Promise

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to allow a vote on assisted dying if Labour wins power. He made this commitment to cancer-stricken TV legend Dame Esther Rantzen, expressing his personal support for changing the law on this matter.

Dame Esther Rantzen's Battle

Dame Esther Rantzen, 83, was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer last year. She has recently disclosed that she has joined the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland. In a phone call captured by ITV News, Sir Keir assured her that he would allocate time for MPs to discuss a potential law change if he becomes Prime Minister.

Esther's Perspective

Speaking on a podcast, Esther shared her outlook on her condition, mentioning that she didn't expect to make it to her birthday or Christmas but is grateful for each day. She humorously reflected on the unpredictability of life, stating "I should be jolly grateful and indeed am."