The Archbishop of Toronto has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney urging him to "choose life and not death" when it comes to assisted dying.

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Matt’s daughter Millie died when she was just six (Picture: Supplied)

‘I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t contemplated it and been close,’ says Matt Ridout, 39, from Dunstable. ‘I haven’t because I know Amelia wouldn’t want me to – but I completely understand Wendy’s motivation.’

Dad of one, Matt is talking about assisted dying.

Two weeks ago, no one had heard of 56-year-old Wendy Duffy, from…

The Assisted Dying Bill has finally been pronounced dead, as it has run out of time to become law. 17 months after it was rushed through in the House of Commons, the horrendous bill, which could usher in euthanisation for disabled people, has failed in the Lords. The Bill has been a farce from start […]

By Rachel Charlton-Dailey

Lauren Nicklinson, right, and as a child with her dad Tony who was left paralysed after a stroke (Picture: Lauren Nicklinson)

In June 2025, there were scenes of jubilation outside the Houses of Parliament from supporters of assisted dying.

MPs had just voted to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on third reading, meaning it had officially passed the Commons – ensuring the measure…

Jocelyn Downie says the committee's co-chairs are both openly opposed to the extension, as are most of the witnesses the committee of senators and MPs has called so far.

'You'll never be able to hear that song now without thinking of me, will you?'