# Assisted dying: the arguments and the MP who wants change – Politics Weekly UK

An episode of [Politics Weekly UK](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/136697472), 17 Oct 2024, 39 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2024/10/16-56287-Assisted_dying_the_arguments_and_the_MP_who_wants_change.mp3

The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a private member’s bill on assisted dying for terminally ill adults. John Harris speaks to her about whether her proposed legislation is the right path, and discusses the benefits and flaws of assisted dying with the columnist Polly Toynbee, who has long argued for a change to the law Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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