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Who gets to decide how we die? w/ Rosena Allin-Khan MP

Nov 28, 2024

Join Rosena Allin-Khan, a Labour MP and A&E Doctor, as she navigates the emotional landscape of the assisted dying debate, sharing her insights on this challenging issue. Tessa Khan, a climate lawyer, celebrates a legal victory against fossil fuel extraction, highlighting the UK's potential leadership in combating climate change. The conversation also touches on the aftermath of Storm Burt, a cheeky discussion about Keir Starmer's cooking, and a petition that stirs public discontent. It's a blend of serious topics with a dash of humor!

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Tessa Khan

Rosena Allin-Khan

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Quick takeaways

The podcast explores the urgent need for a legal framework on assisted dying, balancing dignity in death with concerns over vulnerable individuals' pressures.

Tessa Khan highlights the imperative for sustainable jobs in renewable energy, advocating for transparency in climate change decision-making amid political turmoil.

Deep dives

Assisted Dying Legislation Debate

The UK Parliament is currently assessing a significant bill addressing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, which would allow eligible individuals to request assistance in ending their lives under specific conditions. Labour MP Dr. Rosanna Allen-Khan emphasizes the urgency of this issue, expressing concerns over the harrowing experiences of those facing terminal diagnoses and the need for a legal framework to provide dignity in death. Opposition exists within Parliament, with some MPs arguing that the bill lacks sufficient scrutiny and raises moral concerns about vulnerable individuals feeling pressured to end their lives. The bill highlights a deep division in public sentiment, with a YouGov poll indicating substantial support for assisted dying, particularly among past Labour and Liberal Democrat voters.

Intro

2min

Food Choices and Political Petitions

6min

Politics, Elections, and Ethical Dilemmas

4min

Navigating the Debate on Assisted Dying

20min

Dignity in Dying and Responsible Decision-Making

2min

Aftermath of Storm Burt and Climate Policy in the UK

15min

Echoes of Hope Amidst Crisis

3min

This Friday, MPs are challenged with an enormous question of conscience - should we allow people with six months left to live the right to die at a time of their choosing?

Joining Nish and Coco is Rosena Allin-Khan, Labour MP for Tooting and A&E Doctor, to help us understand the strong feelings on both sides of the debate, the difficult decision that MPs are grappling with and how she decided which way she will vote.

As the UK reels in the wake of Storm Bert, climate change lawyer Tessa Khan celebrates a victory in the legal fight against fossil fuels and tells us why the UK could lead the world on the environment.

A petition calling for a General Election only months after the last one makes Nish’s blood boil. And have you ever wondered what Keir Starmer likes to cook? A clue: it involves pasta, and it’s not very exciting.

** We have a special competition for listeners to win tickets to a special preview screening of the film Rumours, starring Cate Blanchett, next Thursday 05/12/24. To win up to two tickets, we’re asking what your political highlight was this year - they can be funny, sad, insightful or inspiring. To enter, fill in this form: https://tinyurl.com/45s5uz7t **

Guests:

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tessa Khan

Useful Links:

Stop Rosebank - https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/

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ITV News

LBC

BBC

Sky News

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