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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Streeting: Assisted dying will take ‘time and money that is in short supply'
Mr Streeting, writing on his Facebook page, said he could not ignore the concerns 'about the risks that come with this Bill' raised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Royal College of Physicians, the Association for Palliative Medicine and charities representing under-privileged groups. The Government is neutral on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which cleared the Commons with a majority of 23 votes on Friday. Mr Streeting, who was one of the most senior opponents of the legislation, said: 'Gordon Brown wrote this week that 'there is no effective freedom to choose if the alternative option, the freedom to draw on high-quality end-of-life care, is not available. Neither is there real freedom to choose if, as many fear, patients will feel under pressure to relieve their relatives of the burden of caring for them, a form of coercion that prioritising good end-of-life care would diminish.' He is right. 'The truth is that creating those conditions will take time and money. 'Even with the savings that might come from assisted dying if people take up the service – and it feels uncomfortable talking about savings in this context to be honest – setting up this service will also take time and money that is in short supply. 'There isn't a budget for this. Politics is about prioritising. It is a daily series of choices and trade-offs. I fear we've made the wrong one.' Mr Streeting said his Department of Health and Social Care 'will continue to work constructively with Parliament to assist on technical aspects of the Bill' as it goes through the House of Lords. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater steered the legislation through the Commons (Jonathan Brady/PA) Assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen urged peers not to block the landmark legislation. Dame Esther told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'I don't need to teach the House of Lords how to do their job. 'They know it very well, and they know that laws are produced by the elected chamber. 'Their job is to scrutinise, to ask questions, but not to oppose. 'So yes, people who are adamantly opposed to this Bill, and they have a perfect right to oppose it, will try and stop it going through the Lords, but the Lords themselves, their duty is to make sure that law is actually created by the elected chamber, which is the House of Commons who have voted this through.' Dame Esther, who turns 85 on Sunday and has terminal cancer, acknowledged the legislation would probably not become law in time for her to use it and she would have to 'buzz off to Zurich' to use the Dignitas clinic. Paralympian and crossbench peer Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson told BBC Breakfast: 'We're getting ready for it to come to the Lords and from my personal point of view, about amending it to make it stronger. 'We've been told it's the strongest Bill in the world, but to be honest, it's not a very high bar for other legislation. 'So I do think there are a lot more safeguards that could be put in.' Conservative peer and disability rights campaigner Lord Shinkwin said the narrow Commons majority underlined the need for peers to take a close look at the legislation. He told Today 'I think the House of Lords has a duty to expose and to subject this Bill to forensic scrutiny' but 'I don't think it's a question of blocking it so much as performing our duty as a revising chamber'. Lord Shinkwin added: 'The margin yesterday was so close that many MPs would appreciate the opportunity to look at this again in respect of safeguards as they relate to those who feel vulnerable, whether that's disabled people or older people.' Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who steered the Bill through the Commons, told the PA news agency she hoped peers would not seek to derail the legislation, which could run out of parliamentary time if it is held up in the Lords. She said: 'I would be upset to think that anybody was playing games with such an important and such an emotional issue.'
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson raises concerns for disabled community after government passes assisted dying bill
Former Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has raised her concerns for the disabled community in the wake of the government passing the assisted dying bill through the House of Commons. Grey-Thompson sits in the House of Lords and has stated she hopes to amend the bill and make it stronger so that disabled people are less likely to be coerced into agreeing to assisted dying. The baroness said, "Right now a lot of disabled people are worried and this is the job of the Lords, line by line legislation." The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was approved by 341 votes to 291 at its third reading in the House of Commons, a majority of 23.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry hosts fastest ever paralympian and hundreds of experts at adapted physical activity conference
The event was attended by international researchers, educators and advocates from the field of adapted physical activity Kerryman Almost 500 delegates from around the world visited Tralee to attend this year's International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) at the Munster Technological University Kerry North Campus this week. The ISAPA conference, held at MTU Tralee from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, was attended by a host of researchers, educators and advocates from the field of adapted physical activity. Among the expert speakers at the event were Jason Smyth, one of Ireland's most decorated sports stars and holder of the title of the fastest Paralympian in history, and Dr Robert Steadward, an award-winning teacher and sport scientist who serves as an honorary member of the International Paralympic Committee. Adam Harris, founder of Ireland's autism charity AsIAm, and brother of former Taoiseach Simon Harris, was also in attendance. The conference provided a powerful platform for collaboration and innovation as it combined five major events under one umbrella. The events comprised of ISAPA 2025, the International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment or Deafblindness, Mental Health Summit, UNESCO–ISAPA International Consultation on Policy Change for Disability Inclusion in Sport and the Disability Sport, Physical Education and Mental Health Trade Exhibition. Organisers said the conference in Tralee underscored a global commitment to inclusion, innovation and impact in sport and physical activity for people of all abilities.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cooking With The Stars series five full line up revealed as footballer, Love Islander and US nepo baby join
A former I'm A Celeb star is among the famous faces taking part starry eyed Cooking With The Stars series five full line up revealed as footballer, Love Islander and US nepo baby join Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE full line-up for Cooking With The Stars series five has been revealed - including a Love Island star and US nepo baby. The ITV show sees eight celebrities paired with a professional chef who acts as their mentor. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Love Island's Ekin-Su has joined Cooking With The Stars series five Credit: Getty 8 Jack Osbourne will also be taking part Credit: Getty 8 EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy will put her culinary skills to the test Credit: Getty 8 The line-up also features former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips Credit: Alamy Among the celebrities taking part in the next series are Love Island legend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, US reality star Jack Osbourne and ex-footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips. Also entering the kitchen are actress Natalie Cassidy, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis and presenter Jordan North. Former Towie star Jessica Wright and author/interiors expert Kelly Hoppen round out the line-up. The all-star cast will each be tasked with creating delicious dishes to be judged by the professionals. At the end of every episode, the bottom two celebs will fight for their spot - by cooking a dish without their mentor's guidance. The elimination is decided by blind testing - meaning a mentor could unknowingly vote their own protégé out. Series four ended with Paralympian and Strictly star Ellie Simmonds crowned as the winner - but who will join her? Emma Willis said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be back in the kitchen for another series of Cooking With The Stars. "Every year our celebrities throw themselves into it, and this new line-up is no exception. "It's always a mix of nerves, excitement, and a few inevitable kitchen catastrophes which makes for brilliant tele. Cooking with the Stars viewers ready to vomit after Carol Vorderman makes grim blunder during show debut "I can't wait for everyone to see what culinary delights (and disasters!) our new batch of stars cook up!' Tom Allen said: 'The sheer nerve of these celebrities to step into our kitchen and attempt culinary greatness (or just, you know, edible food) is truly something to behold! "I am absolutely delighted to once again join Emma to unleash another season of dazzling triumphs and utterly baffling disasters. "Get ready for a delicious, slightly burnt and completely fabulous ride – that golden frying pan is waiting.' Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and Daytime Commissioning ITV, added: "We are delighted to bring 'Cooking With The Stars' back for another series. "The partnership with M&S continues to be a recipe for success, and this year viewers can expect even more surprising culinary transformations and laugh-out-loud moments as a fresh set of celebrities step into the kitchen to show what they can bring to the table." Melanie Leach, Chief Executive Officer at South Shore, commented: 'We're delighted to welcome this year's celebrity chefs to the show and look forward to watching them battle it out to become our Cooking With the Stars 2025 champion." Cooking With The Stars airs on ITV1 and streams on ITVX. 8 Actor and comedian Hugh Dennis has signed up Credit: PA 8 Will Towie legend Jessica Wright's cooking impress the judges? Credit: Alamy 8 Presenter and I'm A Celeb star Jordan North is heading to the kitchen too Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cooking With The Stars series five full line up revealed as footballer, Love Islander and US nepo baby join
THE full line-up for Cooking With The Stars series five has been revealed - including a Love Island star and US nepo baby. The ITV show sees eight celebrities paired with a professional chef who acts as their mentor. Advertisement 8 Love Island's Ekin-Su has joined Cooking With The Stars series five Credit: Getty 8 Jack Osbourne will also be taking part Credit: Getty 8 EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy will put her culinary skills to the test Credit: Getty 8 The line-up also features former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips Credit: Alamy Among the celebrities taking part in the next series are Love Island legend Also entering the kitchen are actress Natalie Cassidy, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis and presenter Jordan North. Former Towie star Jessica Wright and author/interiors expert Kelly Hoppen round out the line-up. The all-star cast will each be tasked with creating delicious dishes to be judged by the professionals. Advertisement More on Cooking With The Stars At the end of every episode, the bottom two celebs will fight for their spot - by cooking a dish without their mentor's guidance. The elimination is decided by blind testing - meaning a mentor could unknowingly vote their own protégé out. Series four ended with Paralympian and Strictly star Ellie Simmonds Emma Willis said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be back in the kitchen for another series of Cooking With The Stars. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive Exclusive "Every year our celebrities throw themselves into it, and this new line-up is no exception. "It's always a mix of nerves, excitement, and a few inevitable kitchen catastrophes which makes for brilliant tele. Cooking with the Stars viewers ready to vomit after Carol Vorderman makes grim blunder during show debut "I can't wait for everyone to see what culinary delights (and disasters!) our new batch of stars cook up!' Advertisement "I am absolutely delighted to once again join Emma to unleash another season of dazzling triumphs and utterly baffling disasters. "Get ready for a delicious, slightly burnt and completely fabulous ride – that golden frying pan is waiting.' Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and Daytime Commissioning ITV , added: "We are delighted to bring ' Cooking With The Stars' back for another series. "The partnership with M&S continues to be a recipe for success, and this year viewers can expect even more surprising culinary transformations and laugh-out-loud moments as a fresh set of celebrities step into the kitchen to show what they can bring to the table." Advertisement Melanie Leach, Chief Executive Officer at South Shore, commented: 'We're delighted to welcome this year's celebrity chefs to the show and look forward to watching them battle it out to become our Cooking With the Stars 2025 champion." Cooking With The Stars airs on ITV1 and streams on ITVX. 8 Actor and comedian Hugh Dennis has signed up Credit: PA 8 Will Towie legend Jessica Wright's cooking impress the judges? Credit: Alamy Advertisement 8 Presenter and I'm A Celeb star Jordan North is heading to the kitchen too Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Kate Hoppen will show off her cooking skills Credit: Getty
