Ellie Ball
@ellieball1.bsky.social
Death and Feminism. and Crisps.
Director of Comms @dignityindying.org.uk @compassionindying.bsky.social
Views my own.
Director of Comms @dignityindying.org.uk @compassionindying.bsky.social
Views my own.
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I met with Dignity in Dying campaigners for the anniversary of the Assisted Dying Bill’s 2nd reading in Parliament.
I’m proud of the strong local campaign in Bath demanding this much needed law, with 83% of residents supporting it.
We must now ensure it continues to progress through the Lords.
I’m proud of the strong local campaign in Bath demanding this much needed law, with 83% of residents supporting it.
We must now ensure it continues to progress through the Lords.
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I met with Dignity in Dying campaigners for the anniversary of the Assisted Dying Bill’s 2nd reading in Parliament.
I’m proud of the strong local campaign in Bath demanding this much needed law, with 83% of residents supporting it.
We must now ensure it continues to progress through the Lords.
I’m proud of the strong local campaign in Bath demanding this much needed law, with 83% of residents supporting it.
We must now ensure it continues to progress through the Lords.
Assisted dying "merits detailed scrutiny. It is a different matter if procedural sabotage is the intent... The elected chamber has approved assisted dying & it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is 'talked out' by a clique of unelected peers."
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Assisted dying "merits detailed scrutiny. It is a different matter if procedural sabotage is the intent... The elected chamber has approved assisted dying & it has the support of most voters. It will be disgraceful if it fails to become law because it is 'talked out' by a clique of unelected peers."
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Starmer signals that it would be wrong for House of Lords to kill off assisted dying bill with delaying tactics - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Starmer signals that it would be wrong for House of Lords to kill off assisted dying bill with delaying tactics - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Sir Keir Starmer has said MPs must have the final say on any changes to the assisted dying legislation, which is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords
MPs must have final say on any changes to assisted dying law, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has said MPs must have the final say on any changes to the assisted dying legislation, which is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords. His comment came as Conservative for...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sir Keir Starmer has said MPs must have the final say on any changes to the assisted dying legislation, which is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords
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Our loved ones deserve better.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our loved ones deserve better.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
Around 650 terminally ill people end their own lives each year to have control, forced into dangerous, lonely deaths by the cruel status quo.
The assisted dying Bill offers compassion and dignity, letting terminally ill adults stay in control of how and when they die.
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“...the option of assisted dying wouldn’t have replaced care, it would have honoured her autonomy when care could no longer ease her suffering.”
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“...the option of assisted dying wouldn’t have replaced care, it would have honoured her autonomy when care could no longer ease her suffering.”
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rebecca recalls her mother’s death, explaining why assisted dying must be part of the conversation.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Second chambers are a good idea, but they should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected body, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
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A widow who travelled to Dignitas with her husband says she has "found peace’ as the Lords debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill again on Friday.
A widow whose husband died at Dignitas says she has now 'found peace'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A widow who travelled to Dignitas with her husband says she has "found peace’ as the Lords debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill again on Friday.
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Today the Lords start the process of debating over 900 amendments (579 of which laid by just 7 peers) to the assisted dying Bill. As they do, lets hope they have people like Ed front of mind.
#YesToDignity
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#YesToDignity
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Ed's life changed in the blink of an eye. She's using her final weeks to make her voice heard
Diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumour, Ed is facing up to the end of her life, but says she wants to die with "self-respect and dignity", so she is backing the assisted dying bill g...
news.sky.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today the Lords start the process of debating over 900 amendments (579 of which laid by just 7 peers) to the assisted dying Bill. As they do, lets hope they have people like Ed front of mind.
#YesToDignity
news.sky.com/story/eds-li...
#YesToDignity
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Frmr Cab Secs Gus O’Donnell & Andrew Turnbull, frmr Lords speaker Helene Hayman, doctor Robert Winston, frmr party leaders Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson & Natalie Bennett among 65 Peers urging HoL not to "frustrate the clear democratic mandate expressed by elected Members", who have twice backed Bill.
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Frmr Cab Secs Gus O’Donnell & Andrew Turnbull, frmr Lords speaker Helene Hayman, doctor Robert Winston, frmr party leaders Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson & Natalie Bennett among 65 Peers urging HoL not to "frustrate the clear democratic mandate expressed by elected Members", who have twice backed Bill.
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🕙 Assisted dying is on the agenda in #HouseOfLords from 10am today as members debate the #TerminallyIllAdultsBill.
➡️ Find out more and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...
➡️ Find out more and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🕙 Assisted dying is on the agenda in #HouseOfLords from 10am today as members debate the #TerminallyIllAdultsBill.
➡️ Find out more and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...
➡️ Find out more and watch online www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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These Peers are absolutely right.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
NEW: 65 peers have written to all lords urging them not to block the bill.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
“It is not our role to frustrate the clear democratic mandate” of the Commons.
Signed by the likes of Neil Kinnock, Ruth Davidson, Robert Winston and others.
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
These Peers are absolutely right.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
"We owe it to dying people to... make the law safe, workable and compassionate."
As Committee begins tomorrow, this is a vital reminder to their colleagues that both the Commons and the public back law change on assisted dying.
Almost two-thirds from just 7 Peers, all longstanding opponents.
They include denying terminally ill Welsh people choice, preventing someone from visiting family overseas or going on a final holiday aborad, and demanding a negative pregnancy test.
Is this really about protecting vulnerable people?
They include denying terminally ill Welsh people choice, preventing someone from visiting family overseas or going on a final holiday aborad, and demanding a negative pregnancy test.
Is this really about protecting vulnerable people?
NEW: 942 amendments have been laid down in the House of Lords ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill's committee stage in the chamber, which starts tomorrow.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
This is believed to be a record for a bill at committee stage. It's going to be an intense debate.
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Almost two-thirds from just 7 Peers, all longstanding opponents.
They include denying terminally ill Welsh people choice, preventing someone from visiting family overseas or going on a final holiday aborad, and demanding a negative pregnancy test.
Is this really about protecting vulnerable people?
They include denying terminally ill Welsh people choice, preventing someone from visiting family overseas or going on a final holiday aborad, and demanding a negative pregnancy test.
Is this really about protecting vulnerable people?
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Prof Sam Ahmedzai: assisted dying can work alongside palliative care. In other countries it often happens at home, with support from community and specialist services. He stresses both should happen in tandem — giving patients timely, quality end-of-life options.
October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Prof Sam Ahmedzai: assisted dying can work alongside palliative care. In other countries it often happens at home, with support from community and specialist services. He stresses both should happen in tandem — giving patients timely, quality end-of-life options.
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“The majority of disabled people support assisted dying.”
Sir Tom Shakespeare said the Bill is more compassionate and safer than the current law — and evidence from countries where assisted dying for terminally ill adults is legal shows that these laws work safely.
Sir Tom Shakespeare said the Bill is more compassionate and safer than the current law — and evidence from countries where assisted dying for terminally ill adults is legal shows that these laws work safely.
October 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“The majority of disabled people support assisted dying.”
Sir Tom Shakespeare said the Bill is more compassionate and safer than the current law — and evidence from countries where assisted dying for terminally ill adults is legal shows that these laws work safely.
Sir Tom Shakespeare said the Bill is more compassionate and safer than the current law — and evidence from countries where assisted dying for terminally ill adults is legal shows that these laws work safely.
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@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity
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Thank you to the Select Committee in the House of Lords for the opportunity to discuss the comprehensive safeguards in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - none of which currently exist. The Bill addresses the failing status quo provides safe & compassionate #ChoiceAtTheEndOfLife
@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social describes the world-leading safeguards in assisted dying Bill - incl. many eligibility conversations, a multi-disc. panel for extra oversight, and new offences on coercion. None of which exist under the status quo. #YesToDignity
October 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Thank you to the Select Committee in the House of Lords for the opportunity to discuss the comprehensive safeguards in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - none of which currently exist. The Bill addresses the failing status quo provides safe & compassionate #ChoiceAtTheEndOfLife
"Public opinion is asking us to take this on," Senator Patricia Kramer... told lawmakers in the capital, Montevideo.
The same is true here. The support among Brits is unwavering. MPs have listened & twice voted to back change. Lords must now respect this clear mandate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The same is true here. The support among Brits is unwavering. MPs have listened & twice voted to back change. Lords must now respect this clear mandate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Uruguay legalises euthanasia
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"Public opinion is asking us to take this on," Senator Patricia Kramer... told lawmakers in the capital, Montevideo.
The same is true here. The support among Brits is unwavering. MPs have listened & twice voted to back change. Lords must now respect this clear mandate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The same is true here. The support among Brits is unwavering. MPs have listened & twice voted to back change. Lords must now respect this clear mandate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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With proceedings in the Lords continuing from next week, I hope that Peers will continue to deliver on the mandate provided by MPs to introduce meaningful choice for dying people who need it and greater protection for all at the end of life.
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
With proceedings in the Lords continuing from next week, I hope that Peers will continue to deliver on the mandate provided by MPs to introduce meaningful choice for dying people who need it and greater protection for all at the end of life.
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This case is yet more evidence of what we already know: the cruel status quo denies dying people the choice they want and need in the country they call home, and criminalises families' compassion for the people they love at the end of their lives. It is unfit for purpose.
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This case is yet more evidence of what we already know: the cruel status quo denies dying people the choice they want and need in the country they call home, and criminalises families' compassion for the people they love at the end of their lives. It is unfit for purpose.
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The blanket ban on assisted dying in this country has put Louise - and too many like her - through more than any grieving widow should have to experience. I join Louise in her relief that this process is over. But it should never have happened.
news.sky.com/video/assist...
news.sky.com/video/assist...
Assisted dying: Woman 'does not regret' taking sick husband to Dignitas
Louise Shackleton who took her sick husband to end his life at Dignitas in Switzerland says it is "unfair to be treated like criminals" and she "doesn't regret it".
news.sky.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The blanket ban on assisted dying in this country has put Louise - and too many like her - through more than any grieving widow should have to experience. I join Louise in her relief that this process is over. But it should never have happened.
news.sky.com/video/assist...
news.sky.com/video/assist...
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Great blog dissecting a badly conducted, badly presented and badly reported poll. Stuff like this damages the credibility of polling (and of poll reporting).
My latest Substack examines how flawed polling and flawed journalism are distorting the debate over assisted dying
kellnerp.substack.com/p/peers-beware
kellnerp.substack.com/p/peers-beware
Peers beware
Flawed polling and flawed journalism are distorting the debate over assisted dying
kellnerp.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Great blog dissecting a badly conducted, badly presented and badly reported poll. Stuff like this damages the credibility of polling (and of poll reporting).
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A very good read.
My latest Substack examines how flawed polling and flawed journalism are distorting the debate over assisted dying
kellnerp.substack.com/p/peers-beware
kellnerp.substack.com/p/peers-beware
Peers beware
Flawed polling and flawed journalism are distorting the debate over assisted dying
kellnerp.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
A very good read.
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Campaigning for the assisted dying bill, Peter Wilson said current laws are the 'most horrible kind of denial of humanity'
'My terminally-ill wife took her life while I was away. She was so courageous'
www.nottinghampost.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Campaigning for the assisted dying bill, Peter Wilson said current laws are the 'most horrible kind of denial of humanity'
Huge interest in debate, split over 2 days to accomodate highest ever number of speakers on this issue; in fact highest on any issue but one.
BBC admits "there's a high chance this Bill could become law".
It must now proceed for scrutiny by whole HoL without delay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC admits "there's a high chance this Bill could become law".
It must now proceed for scrutiny by whole HoL without delay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords
Opponents of the proposed law for England and Wales say there should be further scrutiny before peers discuss the issue.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Huge interest in debate, split over 2 days to accomodate highest ever number of speakers on this issue; in fact highest on any issue but one.
BBC admits "there's a high chance this Bill could become law".
It must now proceed for scrutiny by whole HoL without delay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC admits "there's a high chance this Bill could become law".
It must now proceed for scrutiny by whole HoL without delay.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...