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Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter became emotional as said her mother has “no idea what’s coming” regarding her terminal cancer as the debate on legalising assisted dying continues.The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was back before the House of Commons on Friday, 16 May, for the first time since a historic yes vote in November saw a majority of MPs support the principle of assisted dying.Rebecca Wilcox said: “We should be able to have a pain-free, caring, compassionate death.“I only wish I could get that for my mother… she has no idea what’s coming around the corner.” More

Keir Starmer has broken his silence following arson attacks on properties linked to him, calling it “an attack on democracy”.The prime minister said the attacks are “an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for” as he addressed the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (14 May).Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemned the attacks as “completely unacceptable”.“I think I speak for the whole house when I say that this wasn’t just an attack on him, but on all of us and on our democracy,” the Tory leader said.Police are continuing their investigation into the attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir. More

A Cambridge University professor whom JD Vance described as his “British Sherpa” has claimed that “more people have got into trouble in the UK for free speech offences” than in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.Dr James Orr, an associate professor of philosophy of religion, is a close friend of the US vice president.His remarks came after Mr Vance said during a speech at the Munich Security Conference that European governments, including the UK’s, had retreated from their values and ignored voter concerns on migration and free speech.Russia ranks 171/180 in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index. Anti-war activists have been jailed and detained. More

A former Conservative club in Blackpool has been rebranded as a Reform UK pub.Footage posted by Mark Butcher, who stood for the party in the Blackpool South by-election in 2024, shows The Talbot on Milbourne Street in the city centre after it was painted bright blue, displaying the political party’s logo outside.Co-owner Pete Flynn told GB News that he and his business partner are both party members.”We wanted to be the first Reform club… We love Nigel Farage – so it’s fantastic,” he said.The rebrand comes after Reform UK made huge gains in this year’s local elections across England. More

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says he has received death threats and that it is “not unusual” for politicians to receive abuse. Mr Jenrick’s comments come following an arrest after fires at sites linked to Sir Keir Starmer.Speaking to Sky News on Tuesday (13 May), he said: “It’s important that the prime minister and anyone in public life has their family, their homes, protected.“We have robust disagreements in politics but I want to ensure anyone who chooses to go in to public life feels that they’ll be properly protected and that we have civility in our debate.“ More

Lee Anderson’s call for Jeremy Corbyn to be deported alongside migrants who cross the Channel to reach the UK prompted groans in the House of Commons on Monday (12 May).The Reform UK MP’s comments came during a debate about the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.Mr Anderson asked Dame Angela Eagle: “Does she agree with me that these young men crossing the Channel should be immediately detained and deported along with the member for Islington?”Mr Anderson was condemned for his comments, with the Home Office minister replying: “I’m quite shocked that the honorable gentleman thinks that that’s an appropriate thing to say in this place.” More

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will “always act in our national interest” and “deliver security and renewal for our country” as he discussed an impending announcement on trade talks with the US.In a speech at the London Defence Conference on Thursday (8 May), the prime minister said: “As you know, talks with the US have been ongoing and you’ll hear more from me about that later today.“But make no mistake, I will always act in our national interest, for workers, businesses and families, to deliver security and renewal for our country.” More