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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 41 MIN

Leadbetter Assisted Suicide Bill Falls For Now

from UKMFA · host Ian

With the prospect of the Assisted Dying Bill being resurrected as early as this summer, instead of being allowed to die a dignified and permanent death, it is important that we do not rest on our laurels. While the next month or so will be a welcome respite to organisations like UKMFA, Right to Life, Care Not Killing and Christian Concern, a few of the many individuals and organisations who have worked tirelessly to stop Assisted Suicide becoming law, it looks inevitable that we will face a serious fight again very soon. With that in mind, this conversation with Amanda Hunter, co-founder of Unlock Care Homes and FAIME (Families Against Involuntary Medical Euthanasia) is the first in a series of interviews we are conducting, dedicated to scrutinising all aspects of Assisted Suicide and the attempts to make it legal in the UK.This fascinating and informative conversation delves into the complexities and controversies of the Bill and the intense scrutiny and challenges it faced in the House of Lords. Amanda highlights the concerns raised by medical professionals, the serious implications for vulnerable populations, and the current state of palliative care. Emphasising the dangers of the bill to us all, the lack of public support, and the ethical considerations that must be addressed before any legislation can be safely implemented, if that is indeed possible at all.CALL TO ACTION - Right to Life (https://righttolife.org.uk/ascommons2026) and Care Not Killing (https://carenotkilling.uk/priorities/) have easy email tools to contact your MP to urge them to oppose any attempts to force assisted suicide into law with the use of the Parliament Acts.UK Medical Freedom Alliance freely offers this video and article. However, a donation will help us continue to expose the truth and uphold our medical rights and freedoms.UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and Spotify.Our Substack is found here: https://substack.com/@ukmfa1We are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. You can use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org and https://substack.com/@ukmfa1 to access all our material and resources.

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With the prospect of the Assisted Dying Bill being resurrected as early as this summer, instead of being allowed to die a dignified and permanent death, it is important that we do not rest on our laurels. While the next month or so will be a welcome respite to organisations like UKMFA, Right to Life, Care Not Killing and Christian Concern, a few of the many individuals and organisations who have worked tirelessly to stop Assisted Suicide becoming law, it looks inevitable that we will face a s...

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