Opponents have voiced concerns that vulnerable people could be coerced into ending their lives. Our political correspondent, helen catt, reports. The noes to the left, 330. The last time mps voted on assisted dying was nearly ten years aGo they opposed changing the law. But a new set of mps will get a new vote in the coming months, after labours Kim Leadbeater came top in a ballot that gives backbench mps time in the commons to propose laws, and said she would put it forward. I also think there is a real sense within parliament that now is the time for this debate. As i say, its nearly ten years since there was last a debate in the chamber. So i think most people. You know, people are nervous, people know how serious this subject is, and i understand that i feel nervous about it but i also think its important enough that we show parliament at its best, actually, which is debating something that we know matters to a huge amount of people. The Broadcaster Dame Esther rantzen has Lung Can
On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
Vaping and smoking, but the Office For Budget Responsibility warns the government could find it hard to balance the books. Heres our business correspondent, emma simpson. Did you catch any ofjeremy s budget . It was a chance to turn around the fortunes of the Conservative Party. But was it enough . I think its good that the workers are going to get money back in their pockets. But then if you think about the Cost Of Living and how everything is going up, then maybe they could have given a little bit more back. Anything that cuts taxes, i wish he would have done something a bit more for savers, were in a position where were living off savings. I think theyre trying to do it in light of a General Election and probably not really thinking about what the benefit to the country is. The centrepiece of this budget was a £2 billion cut was a 2p in the pound cut to National Insurance, a tax paid by workers. So who are the winners and losers if you include all the changes to tax and thresholds
Some of you yesterday, today it is dry and bright with one or two showers but heavy rain tonight, full details coming up. Its thursday the 28th of september. Our main story. A Murder Investigation is continuing in south london after a 15 Year Old Girl was fatally stabbed on her way to school. A boy aged 17 was arrested shortly after the attack in croydon yesterday morning, and police say he may have known the victim. Our reporter Louisa Pilbeam has the latest. Behind these screens overnight, Forensic Experts search for evidence after a teenage girl was killed. Stabbed in the neck on a busy street on her way to school. This bus had been full of schoolchildren at 8. 30 yesterday morning on one of the main roads through the london borough of croydon. The bus driver and passers by tried to save the 15 year old. Witnesses said there had been an argument with a boy who tried to give her or her friend flowers. The girl, who has not been named by police, died before she could be taken to hospi
(Season 43 Episode 19 of 23): Celebrating pride month and learning about two inspirational Welsh people. See Hear airs on BBC Two HD at 8:00 AM, Wednesday 5 June. Celebrating pride month and learning about two inspirational Welsh people