Euthanasia is just eugenics in disguise. Christians must stand against it

In a recent conversation with Esther Rantzen, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he supported plans to legalise assisted dying in the UK. As a minister and the parent of a child with Autism, Sam Tomlin has serious concerns

A couple of weeks ago, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, met with Esther Rantzen. Rantzen has lung cancer and is campaigning for a change in the law to allow euthanasia (or assisted suicide). Starmer made his views clear: “I’m personally in favour of changing the law”, he told her. “Esther, I can give you that commitment right now.”

Public opinion also seems to be on Rantzen’s side. With the Campaign for Dignity in Dying reporting that 75 per cent are in favour of assisted dying, it may be a case of when and not if the UK follows countries like the Netherlands and Canada in legalising euthanasia (Greek for ‘good death’). The Scottish parliament is already preparing a bill to this effect.