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Assisted dying: My mother was denied a peaceful death surrounded by loved ones - George Smith
Interview with George Smith whose mother Maureen suffered with chronic pain and took her own life. He said the 80-year-old had been denied the opportunity to have a peaceful death surrounded by loved ones, due to the law as it stands....
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Assisted dying: Cutaway shots of son whose mother died alone on bathroom floor
Cutaway shots of George Smith, whose mother Maureen died alone on her bathroom floor having taken her own life as she faced “excruciating pain” from a nerve condition. He described legalising assisted dying as a “huge opportunity for the...
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Assisted dying: Son whose mother died alone on bathroom floor calls for change
The son of a woman who died alone on her bathroom floor having taken her own life as she faced “excruciating pain” from a nerve condition has described legalising assisted dying as a “huge opportunity for the country” which he said is...
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Starmer ‘pleased’ to keep promise to Esther Rantzen on assisted dying vote
Sir Keir Starmer said he is pleased he could keep his vow to Dame Esther Rantzen to make time for a debate and vote on assisted dying as a Bill is set to come before Parliament this month. The broadcaster, who is terminally ill and has...
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Russell Findlay speaks after becoming Scottish Conservatives leader
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Russell Findlay announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader - in full
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will ‘change’ after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to “win back public trust”. Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will seek to represent those who are “scunnered”...
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Interview with Russell Findlay after becoming Scottish Conservatives leader
Russell Findlay is announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader, at the Radisson Hotel in Edinburgh. A leadership election was called after Douglas Ross announced he was standing down following the general election.
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Communication Workers Union backs call to reject winter fuel allowance cut
Alan Tate, of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), told Labour's annual conference in Liverpool the winter fuel payment cut had “overshadowed” the work of the new Labour Government, as delegates backed a motion to reverse the cut.
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Unite leader Sharon Graham appeals to Labour Conference to restore winter fuel allowance
Unite’s general secretary Sharon Graham won several rounds of applause when she made a powerful plea to the Labour Party conference for the winter fuel allowance to be restored. She told the Liverpool conference: “People simply do not...
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Moment Labour Conference backed union motion to reverse winter fuel allowance cut
The Government has been urged to reverse its controversial decision to cut winter fuel allowance for many pensioners after a strong message was sent from Labour’s annual conference. Delegates backed a union motion calling for the cut to...
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Nurses reject Government’s pay offer of 5.5% rise
Nurses have rejected the Government’s pay award of a 5.5% rise, it has been announced. Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England rejected the deal by two-thirds in a record high turnout of around 145,000. The pay award was...
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Starmer sees off backbench rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote
Sir Keir Starmer has seen off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120. MPs voted 348 to 228 to axe the payment for all but the country’s poorest pensioners, rejecting a...
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Tugendhat promises ‘Conservative revolution’ as leadership ballot looms
Tom Tugendhat has launched his bid for the Tory leadership with a promise of a “Conservative revolution” and a return to integrity in politics. In a speech on Tuesday, the former security minister said he would use his party’s period in...
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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Top priorities for senior voters in 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making campaign trail promises to improve the economy. And for older Americans specifically, money talks. (Scripps News)
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Trump flip-flops on Florida abortion measure
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Harris is taking an increasing polling edge against Trump, but what does that mean?
New polls out Thursday show a turnaround for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Here's how experts recommend interpreting polls as the election approaches. (Scripps News)
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Legal fights in battleground states to determine how people vote in the election
Several states have been in legal fights for months to determine the rules and regulations for the 2024 election. Here's a look at the battles playing out in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada. (Scripps News)
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Kamala Harris FULL speech at 2024 DNC
From abortion access to Trump 2025, the Scripps News team looked into some of the claims Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made Thursday night in her acceptance speech. (Scripps News)
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RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses former President Trump
RFK Jr. has ended his White House bid. Take a look at the factors that appear to have contributed to that decision. (Scripps News)
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Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention
The former president called Vice President Kamala Harris the "only candidate" with the traits to serve. (Scripps News)
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Voting in space: NASA's got you covered
Voting in a presidential election might seem tough when you're in a space station orbiting 250 miles above earth, but NASA's got you covered. (Scripps News)
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Woman are taking up the majority share of voters including swing states
When you walk into the voting booth November, you're more likely to see a woman beside you casting her ballot than a man. (Scripps News)