The Childline founder had a telephone conversation with Sir Keir Starmer earlier this year – before he entered No 10 – in which he pledged his commitment on this issue.
Dame Esther’s latest comments come as a majority of members on a so-called citizens’ jury said assisted dying should be permitted in England.
The broadcaster has previously been praised for her role in bringing the difficult and sensitive conversation on assisted dying to the fore, having revealed in December that she has joined the Swiss Dignitas clinic as she lives with terminal cancer.
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MAKING PROGRESS
GIBSON AND HAZARD CLOSE TO RETURNING FOR PILGRIMS
Rooney puts to one side fondness for Derby
THREE POINTS FOR ARGYLE ARE ALL THAT MATTER TO HEAD COACH
Henderson not happy with Tavistock's away day capitulation
TAVISTOCK manager Stuart Henderson pulled no punches after watching his side suffer a 5-1 mauling at Bemerton Heath Harlequins in Southern League Division One South on Wednesday night, writes Stuart James.
McPhee knows the importance of clash with Marlow
IT is still too early in the season to be talking about 'must win' games, but the importance of Plymouth Parkway's Southern League Premier Division clash with Marlow tomorrow should not be underestimated.
Suspended Labour MP charged with assault
MIKE Amesbury has been charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man to the ground in the street.
Busy 14 days sees 3,000 migrants cross
MORE than 3,000 migrants arrived in the UK in the busiest fortnight of Channel crossings so far this year.
Euro leaders react to Trump victory
AROUND 50 European leaders are reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations at a summit in the hope that Donald Trump's second US presidency will avoid the strife of his first administration.
Man admits to causing dad's death
MINIBUS DRIVER WAS ON DRUGS DURING CRASH
Devonport is 'happiest place to live in the UK'
SURVEY SEES HISTORIC SUBURB ON TOP
Food van back with seafood to street food
VAN THAT WAS LOCKDOWN HIT IS BACK ONCE AGAIN
