"The last time your Lordships’ House debated assisted dying was in October 2021. More than 130 noble Lords signed up for the debate. I did not. I was a relatively new Member of the House and I thought that, with so many speakers, someone was bound to say what I …..." Lord McDonald of Salford - View Speech
"My Lords, the most damaging blow to any country’s international reputation is a justified charge of hypocrisy. The United Kingdom stands for the rule of law in all circumstances. We lose credibility when we seek exceptions to this principle for ourselves.