11 h. ago Assisted dying law is 'a licence to kill' and could lead to doctors euthanising people who are NOT terminally ill, warn opponents as peers including Theresa May begin battle to block it

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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14 h. ago 'Assisted dying law is a licence to kill': Theresa May warns vulnerable and disabled may be 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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14 h. ago Theresa May warns legalising assisted suicide could mean disabled are 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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15 h. ago Theresa May to lead opposition to legalising assisted dying as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister is among almost 200 peers expected to speak over two days of debate on the plan to allow doctors to allow terminally ill people to end their own lives.

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50 h. ago Battersea fire: 100 firefighters battle huge blaze at block of flats as 150 people forced to evacuate

Footage of the blaze and photos of the aftermath show devastation as most of building is destroyed

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3 w. ago Katie Price in new legal battle as 'ex's look to block new tell

Kieran Hayler, 38, and Alex Reid, 50, have been left shocked at the prospect of Katie talking about their marriages and are said to be in contact via an intermediary and consulting lawyers

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