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The Bill, which proposes to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, now proceeds to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. MPs from across the North East and North Yorkshire voiced contrasting and deeply personal views during and after the debate, reflecting the divisive nature of the legislation. Dignity in…
We understand why. We are in favour of the concept of assisted dying as people should have the right to choose their own ends and to have some dignity in death. The current system is cruel, dragging out life beyond endurance – unless, of course, you are lucky enough to be rich and can afford…
Conservative councillors called on Darlington Borough Council to throw its support behind the National League North club as it continues its search for a new stadium. The plea came as local Tories said the local authority must speed up and improve its support of local clubs and sports facilities. A council motion, tabled by Conservative…
More than 300 MPs backed a Bill that would allow terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of less than six months to end their lives. Yes campaigners wept, jumped and hugged each other outside parliament as the vote result was announced, while some MPs appeared visibly emotional as they left the chamber. MPs voted…
As I’m sure Northern Echo readers know, we inherited a system in chaos – with asylum decisions collapsing, smuggling gangs being left unchecked and millions wasted on the failed Rwanda Plan. But what you’re seeing now is a government treating the global issue of illegal migration with the seriousness and scale that’s never been attempted…
The Warm Homes Discount expansion is set to benefit millions across the country, as the removal of some restrictions on eligibility means every bill payer on means-tested benefits will qualify. The move comes as the government says it wants to “ease the cost of living for working families” and impact 1.8 million households in fuel poverty. Rachel Reeves in…
In fact, this is what usually happens when there is a political takeover, as the new incumbent tries to find every penny to spend on their pet projects – projects which, so soon after the election, have the backing of the electorate. Reform are modelling this process on Elon Musk’s “Doge” – Department of Government…
The leader of Durham County Council used the first cabinet meeting to set out the party’s initial plans for governance and how it aims to meet key objectives set by the government to ensure the local authority is stable. Members of the council’s executive – a group of 10 senior councillors who oversee a key…
Yarm Town Council was rocked by the resignations of seven of its members two weeks ago. Now it has emerged the four councillors who were left have quit the council, which is also without a permanent clerk. The four councillors are Councillors Pamela Smailes, Brian Newcombe and husband and wife Bob and Barbara Wegg. They…
How many blind eyes were turned by the establishment – the police, local councillors, social services, religious leaders? It is embarrassing for Keir Starmer to give the go-ahead for a national inquiry as he previously said calls for such were from those jumping on a right-wing bandwagon. However, he is right to do so, as…
