Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".
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Notable Quotes
"Even though I had spent the money and made the plans, I was not ready to end my life back then, and did not realise that would be my last chance."
— Dame Esther Rantzen , Activist
"The law - which she described as 'messy and cruel' - must change and change quickly."
— Dame Esther Rantzen , Activist
"I would not be voting on the issue and has suggested that palliative and social care should be better funded before legalising assisted suicide is considered."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Baroness Grey-Thompson is a Paralympian and campaigner against assisted dying legislation, expressing concerns for vulnerable individuals.
Dame Esther Rantzen is a veteran broadcaster and founder of Childline, currently campaigning for assisted dying legislation.
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The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".
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